The LAPD reports that the young suspects, ranging in age from 16 to 18, are associated with a gang and have been involved in multiple thefts of high-profile residences.
**Teens Arrested in Celebrity Burglary Ring, LA Police Report**
**Teens Arrested in Celebrity Burglary Ring, LA Police Report**
Four teenagers linked to a series of celebrity-targeted burglaries have been arrested, including a break-in at actor Brad Pitt's home.
Four teenagers have been apprehended by the Los Angeles Police Department in connection with a recent string of burglaries targeting famous personalities, including an incident at Brad Pitt's residence. As per LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, the suspects—a mix of two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old—are affiliated with a street gang and had been involved in burglaries across the city.
The police stated that stolen items were recovered during searches of the suspects' homes, though no names were disclosed regarding other celebrity victims. However, it has been reported that actors Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, and several sports figures, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the LA Dodgers and Olympian Olivier Giroud, have also suffered from similar break-ins this year.
The investigation was prompted in late June after masked thieves breached Pitt's property in the Los Feliz area. The burglars climbed over a perimeter fence, smashed a window, and made off with various items while Pitt, who was not on the premises at the time, was occupied with promotional activities for his new film, "F1."
This property aligns with an address Pitt acquired in 2023, a large house situated near Griffith Park, well-hidden from public sight due to surrounding greenery. Chief McDonnell noted that this group of burglars had grown increasingly sophisticated, even employing surveillance techniques like planting cameras in flowerbeds and using Wi-Fi jammers to disable security systems, thus making their heists easier to execute.
Highlighting the threat that social media poses to the safety of high-profile individuals, McDonnell remarked that public posting of travel plans can inadvertently reveal locations to potential thieves. "While sharing with friends, you might also be alerting those looking for an opportunity to exploit your situation," he emphasized.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain vigilant in curbing a crime wave that has targeted those whose lives are often in the public eye.
The police stated that stolen items were recovered during searches of the suspects' homes, though no names were disclosed regarding other celebrity victims. However, it has been reported that actors Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, and several sports figures, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the LA Dodgers and Olympian Olivier Giroud, have also suffered from similar break-ins this year.
The investigation was prompted in late June after masked thieves breached Pitt's property in the Los Feliz area. The burglars climbed over a perimeter fence, smashed a window, and made off with various items while Pitt, who was not on the premises at the time, was occupied with promotional activities for his new film, "F1."
This property aligns with an address Pitt acquired in 2023, a large house situated near Griffith Park, well-hidden from public sight due to surrounding greenery. Chief McDonnell noted that this group of burglars had grown increasingly sophisticated, even employing surveillance techniques like planting cameras in flowerbeds and using Wi-Fi jammers to disable security systems, thus making their heists easier to execute.
Highlighting the threat that social media poses to the safety of high-profile individuals, McDonnell remarked that public posting of travel plans can inadvertently reveal locations to potential thieves. "While sharing with friends, you might also be alerting those looking for an opportunity to exploit your situation," he emphasized.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain vigilant in curbing a crime wave that has targeted those whose lives are often in the public eye.
