A string of burglaries has led to the arrest of four teenagers involved in targeting high-profile personalities in Los Angeles.
**Teens Arrested in Celebrity Burglary Ring, Including Brad Pitt's Home**
**Teens Arrested in Celebrity Burglary Ring, Including Brad Pitt's Home**
LA police reveal a troubling trend of celebrity-targeted crimes with arrests of gang-affiliated teens.
Four teenagers have been apprehended in connection with a series of high-profile burglaries in Los Angeles, including a notable break-in at actor Brad Pitt's residence. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the suspects—a mix of two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old—are linked to street gangs and are believed to have targeted other celebrities in a premeditated crime spree.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that a variety of stolen items were recovered during a search of the suspects' homes, though the police did not disclose specific names of the other victims. Reports of burglaries have emerged from several notable figures over the past year, including Nicole Kidman, musician Keith Urban, Los Angeles Dodgers player Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and former LA Football Club striker Olivier Giroud.
The investigation into the burglaries began in late June when Pitt's residence was invaded by masked intruders who forcibly entered the property by breaking a window after climbing over a fence. Although police have not officially confirmed the residence as Pitt's, the location coincides with a property he purchased earlier in 2023. The three-bedroom home, nestled near Griffith Park, is known for its extensive privacy features.
At the time of the break-in, Pitt was unavailable, as he was attending promotional events for his latest film, “F1.” Chief McDonnell noted the clever methods employed by this crew of burglars, who had demonstrated advanced reconnaissance tactics such as placing surveillance cameras nearby to track their targets' routines and utilizing Wi-Fi jammers to disrupt home security systems.
Authorities observed the teenagers and succeeded in arresting them mere days ago. The police chief warned that celebrities and athletes often become more vulnerable to such crimes due to their publicly shared schedules and social media posts. He emphasized the importance of privacy in safeguarding against potential theft, cautioning individuals about the risks posed by oversharing travel plans and personal information online.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that a variety of stolen items were recovered during a search of the suspects' homes, though the police did not disclose specific names of the other victims. Reports of burglaries have emerged from several notable figures over the past year, including Nicole Kidman, musician Keith Urban, Los Angeles Dodgers player Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and former LA Football Club striker Olivier Giroud.
The investigation into the burglaries began in late June when Pitt's residence was invaded by masked intruders who forcibly entered the property by breaking a window after climbing over a fence. Although police have not officially confirmed the residence as Pitt's, the location coincides with a property he purchased earlier in 2023. The three-bedroom home, nestled near Griffith Park, is known for its extensive privacy features.
At the time of the break-in, Pitt was unavailable, as he was attending promotional events for his latest film, “F1.” Chief McDonnell noted the clever methods employed by this crew of burglars, who had demonstrated advanced reconnaissance tactics such as placing surveillance cameras nearby to track their targets' routines and utilizing Wi-Fi jammers to disrupt home security systems.
Authorities observed the teenagers and succeeded in arresting them mere days ago. The police chief warned that celebrities and athletes often become more vulnerable to such crimes due to their publicly shared schedules and social media posts. He emphasized the importance of privacy in safeguarding against potential theft, cautioning individuals about the risks posed by oversharing travel plans and personal information online.
