Four teenagers have been arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly burglarizing the home of actor Brad Pitt, among other famous residents. The arrests were made after an investigation uncovered links to a string of burglaries targeting celebrities, which included those of actors and professional athletes. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell stated that the suspects, comprised of two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old, are members of street gangs.
While police did not disclose the names of other targets, residences have reportedly been entered by celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban, as well as MLB player Yoshinobu Yamamoto and former football athlete Olivier Giroud, all experiencing break-ins this year. The investigation stemmed from a late June incident where Pitt's home was raided by masked intruders, who gained access by climbing a fence and breaking a window.
Though police have not confirmed the ownership of the property beyond matching the crime scene to Pitt’s recently acquired residence, the three-bedroom house is discreetly located near Griffith Park. Pitt was not present during the robbery, as he was promoting his film F1 at the time.
Police Chief McDonnell noted that the investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in targeting high-profile individuals, employing sophisticated tactics such as installing surveillance cameras to observe the habits of their targets, as well as using wi-fi jammers to disable security systems. He also highlighted the risk that social media poses to home security, as many celebrities inadvertently advertise their absences by sharing travel updates online. “We don't really give enough thought to... the potential risks of publicizing our movements,” he stated.
The police are continuing their inquiries and working to determine the full extent of the burglaries committed by this crew.
While police did not disclose the names of other targets, residences have reportedly been entered by celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban, as well as MLB player Yoshinobu Yamamoto and former football athlete Olivier Giroud, all experiencing break-ins this year. The investigation stemmed from a late June incident where Pitt's home was raided by masked intruders, who gained access by climbing a fence and breaking a window.
Though police have not confirmed the ownership of the property beyond matching the crime scene to Pitt’s recently acquired residence, the three-bedroom house is discreetly located near Griffith Park. Pitt was not present during the robbery, as he was promoting his film F1 at the time.
Police Chief McDonnell noted that the investigation revealed that the suspects were involved in targeting high-profile individuals, employing sophisticated tactics such as installing surveillance cameras to observe the habits of their targets, as well as using wi-fi jammers to disable security systems. He also highlighted the risk that social media poses to home security, as many celebrities inadvertently advertise their absences by sharing travel updates online. “We don't really give enough thought to... the potential risks of publicizing our movements,” he stated.
The police are continuing their inquiries and working to determine the full extent of the burglaries committed by this crew.
