Los Angeles police reported that a crew of teenagers, allegedly involved in multiple celebrity home burglaries, has been arrested following an investigation sparked by a break-in at Brad Pitt's home.
Teens Arrested in Celebrity Burglary Ring, Targeting High-Profile Homes
Teens Arrested in Celebrity Burglary Ring, Targeting High-Profile Homes
Four teenagers have been apprehended in connection with a string of burglaries that included breaking into actor Brad Pitt's residence, according to LA police.
The suspects, members of a street gang, are believed to have targeted numerous high-profile residents including actors and professional athletes, with police recovering stolen property during recent searches.
Four teenagers have been arrested for a series of celebrity burglaries, including a recent break-in at actor Brad Pitt's home. The suspects—a group consisting of two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old—are alleged members of a street gang, as stated by Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell.
The investigation initiated in late June after a burglary incident at Pitt's Los Feliz residence, where masked thieves scaled a perimeter fence, broke a window, and stole items before disappearing. Although police did not confirm Pitt's ownership of the property, records indicate that he acquired the house in 2023.
The prominent three-bedroom home is located near Griffith Park, shielded from public view by fencing and foliage. At the time of the incident, Pitt was not present, as he was reportedly busy promoting his latest film, F1. The LAPD has since uncovered that the burglary crew was responsible for multiple break-ins at the residences of various celebrities, including Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, LA Dodgers player Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and former LA Football Club star Olivier Giroud.
After following leads, law enforcement arrested the four suspects last week, although details regarding the specific items recovered from their homes have not been disclosed. Chief McDonnell noted a disturbing trend in how burglars have adapted sophisticated techniques, such as hiding surveillance cameras and using wi-fi jammers to disable home security systems.
He emphasized the added vulnerability of celebrities and public figures, as their routines can often be easily tracked through their public appearances and social media. McDonnell also cautioned individuals about the potential risks tied to posting travel updates, which may inadvertently notify thieves of their absence from home.
Four teenagers have been arrested for a series of celebrity burglaries, including a recent break-in at actor Brad Pitt's home. The suspects—a group consisting of two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old—are alleged members of a street gang, as stated by Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell.
The investigation initiated in late June after a burglary incident at Pitt's Los Feliz residence, where masked thieves scaled a perimeter fence, broke a window, and stole items before disappearing. Although police did not confirm Pitt's ownership of the property, records indicate that he acquired the house in 2023.
The prominent three-bedroom home is located near Griffith Park, shielded from public view by fencing and foliage. At the time of the incident, Pitt was not present, as he was reportedly busy promoting his latest film, F1. The LAPD has since uncovered that the burglary crew was responsible for multiple break-ins at the residences of various celebrities, including Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, LA Dodgers player Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and former LA Football Club star Olivier Giroud.
After following leads, law enforcement arrested the four suspects last week, although details regarding the specific items recovered from their homes have not been disclosed. Chief McDonnell noted a disturbing trend in how burglars have adapted sophisticated techniques, such as hiding surveillance cameras and using wi-fi jammers to disable home security systems.
He emphasized the added vulnerability of celebrities and public figures, as their routines can often be easily tracked through their public appearances and social media. McDonnell also cautioned individuals about the potential risks tied to posting travel updates, which may inadvertently notify thieves of their absence from home.
