SoCal Couple Robbed Dozen Businesses, Eloped During Crime Spree

The newlyweds were part of a robbery crew that hit 7-Eleven stores, donut shops, and a smoke shop across LA and Orange counties.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A North Hollywood man named Antonio Lamar Bland, 36, was sentenced to over 16 years in federal prison for his role in a 17-day crime spree that saw his robbery crew hit a dozen Southern California businesses. At one point during the spree, Bland and his accomplice Abigail Luckey, 50, drove to Las Vegas and got legally married. Two days later, the newlyweds committed another robbery before being caught by police.

Why it matters

The case highlights the brazen nature of the crimes committed by the robbery crew, who appeared to have little regard for the law or public safety. It also raises questions about how criminals can exploit legal institutions like marriage to further their unlawful activities.

The details

Bland pleaded guilty to interference with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Along with Ronnie Tucker, 24, and Luckey, the trio robbed 7-Eleven stores, donut shops, and a smoke shop across Los Angeles and Orange counties over a 17-day period in early 2024. The spree ended on Valentine's Day when an employee at a Downey donut shop fired a handgun in self-defense, causing the suspects to flee. Police were tracking the getaway car with a GPS device and pulled the trio over shortly after.

  • The crime spree took place over a 17-day stretch in early 2024.
  • Bland and Luckey drove to Las Vegas and got legally married at one point during the spree.
  • Two days after getting married, the newlyweds committed another robbery.
  • The spree ended on Valentine's Day 2024 when an employee fired a handgun in self-defense.

The players

Antonio Lamar Bland

A 36-year-old North Hollywood man who was part of a robbery crew that committed a 17-day crime spree across Southern California.

Ronnie Tucker

A 24-year-old Long Beach resident who was part of the robbery crew with Bland and Luckey.

Abigail Luckey

A 50-year-old North Hollywood resident who was part of the robbery crew and eloped to Las Vegas with Bland during the crime spree.

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What’s next

Tucker and Luckey have also pleaded guilty to felony charges and remain in federal custody awaiting their own sentencing hearings.

The takeaway

This case highlights the reckless and brazen nature of the crimes committed by the robbery crew, who seemed to have little regard for the law or public safety. It also raises questions about how criminals can exploit legal institutions like marriage to further their unlawful activities.