January 31, 2024

GLENDALE, CA – On January 31, 2024, the Glendale Police Department and the Organized Retail Crime Task Force (ORCTF) served a search and arrest warrant in Lancaster, CA. The ORCTF consists of detectives from the Glendale Police Department and Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Burbank, and Torrance Police Departments.

The search warrant was in connection to a suspect involved in the Topanga Nordstrom flash-robbery that occurred on August 12, 2023. Detectives from the Glendale Police Department identified the additional suspect who was not previously known. The Taskforce arrested and booked 28-year-old Travelle Hamblet, of Lancaster, for robbery.

During the search of the location, the Taskforce located an unregistered handgun, an extended magazine, ammunition, and approximately $4,500 of US currency.

“I am proud of the work of our investigators, as well as the Taskforce and we will continue to vigorously investigate, make arrests, and collaborate to address and eliminate this crime. Our collective efforts remain steadfast, with an ongoing commitment to creating a safer and more secure community for all.” -Glendale Police Chief Manny Cid

To date, the ORCTF has made 142 arrests, including nine directly linked to the August 8 YSL Flash Mob at the Americana at Brand. The ORCTF investigations are on-going.

Anyone with information is asked to call ORCTF Lieutenant Michael McComas, 818-374-9420, or email ORC@lapd.online. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip.

Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

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About the Glendale Police Department
Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 250 sworn officers, and nearly 400 total employees. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.

For more information, visit GlendaleCA.gov/Police or follow @GlendalePoliceDept on Instagram and @GlendalePD on Facebook and X.