**The arrests highlight a disturbing trend of celebrity-targeted crimes as police alert the public on the risks of sharing personal information online.**
**Teen Burglars Target Celebrity Homes, Including Brad Pitt's, According to LA Authorities**
**Teen Burglars Target Celebrity Homes, Including Brad Pitt's, According to LA Authorities**
**Los Angeles police have apprehended a group of teenagers suspected of burglarizing numerous celebrity residences, including that of Brad Pitt.**
Four teenagers have been taken into custody following a burglary that saw actor Brad Pitt's residence ransacked, as reported by the Los Angeles Police Department. The suspects, two aged 18, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old, are believed to be affiliated with a street gang and have been implicated in several high-profile thefts targeting celebrities and professional athletes.
While police did not release the names of all victims, it was noted that actors including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, as well as LA Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and ex-LA Football Club striker Olivier Giroud, have experienced break-ins this year. The investigation began in late June after Pitt's home was invaded by masked intruders. Police detailed that the group bypassed a perimeter fence around Pitt's Los Feliz residence, smashed a window, and stole various items before escaping.
Authorities have connected these teens to a larger trend of celebrity burglaries, wherein they reportedly employ sophisticated techniques to surveil their targets. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell highlighted that these criminals have been increasingly clever, using concealed cameras to monitor their victims' routines and deploying Wi-Fi jammers to disable home security systems. He observed that high-profile individuals are often easy targets due to their public personas and the extensive coverage of their schedules.
Pitt was away at the time of the burglary, promoting his latest film, F1. Although specific details about the items retrieved from the suspects' homes have not been disclosed, police are continuing their investigation to ensure greater security for vulnerable residents in Hollywood's celebrity circles. McDonnell stressed the need for vigilance, especially when online sharing about travel or routines could inadvertently assist thieves in planning their crimes.
While police did not release the names of all victims, it was noted that actors including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, as well as LA Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and ex-LA Football Club striker Olivier Giroud, have experienced break-ins this year. The investigation began in late June after Pitt's home was invaded by masked intruders. Police detailed that the group bypassed a perimeter fence around Pitt's Los Feliz residence, smashed a window, and stole various items before escaping.
Authorities have connected these teens to a larger trend of celebrity burglaries, wherein they reportedly employ sophisticated techniques to surveil their targets. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell highlighted that these criminals have been increasingly clever, using concealed cameras to monitor their victims' routines and deploying Wi-Fi jammers to disable home security systems. He observed that high-profile individuals are often easy targets due to their public personas and the extensive coverage of their schedules.
Pitt was away at the time of the burglary, promoting his latest film, F1. Although specific details about the items retrieved from the suspects' homes have not been disclosed, police are continuing their investigation to ensure greater security for vulnerable residents in Hollywood's celebrity circles. McDonnell stressed the need for vigilance, especially when online sharing about travel or routines could inadvertently assist thieves in planning their crimes.
