Authorities in Los Angeles have revealed that four teenagers have been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries targeting high-profile celebrities, prominently including actor Brad Pitt.
**Teens Arrested for Celebrity Burglaries Include Targeting of Brad Pitt's Home**
**Teens Arrested for Celebrity Burglaries Include Targeting of Brad Pitt's Home**
Four teens arrested in connection to burglaries aimed at high-profile targets, including Brad Pitt and other celebrities.
Four teenagers have been arrested in Los Angeles amid a rising wave of burglaries targeting celebrities, with Brad Pitt's residence being notably hit. Law enforcement officials, including Police Chief Jim McDonnell, disclosed that the young suspects, identified as two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old, are associated with a street gang and are believed to have been involved in several high-profile break-ins across the city.
Police have linked the group to multiple burglaries involving prominent figures such as actress Nicole Kidman, fellow actor Keith Urban, as well as sports stars like LA Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and former LA Football Club player Olivier Giroud. The investigation was initiated following an incident at Pitt’s home in late June, where masked thieves breached security measures to enter the property and steal various items, though it was confirmed that Pitt was not at home during the break-in.
Interestingly, this incident is part of a broader trend noted by police where thieves are adopting sophisticated tactics. They reportedly utilize surveillance cameras disguised in nearby flowerbeds to monitor potential victims and employ wi-fi jammers to disable security systems of the targeted homes. Police Chief McDonnell emphasized that the public nature of celebrity schedules and social media activity makes them particularly vulnerable to such targeted crimes. He urged caution among public figures and anyone sharing their travel plans online, suggesting that doing so may inadvertently assist thieves in planning their strategy.
As the investigation continues, police have not detailed the specific items retrieved during the searches conducted at the suspects' residences. The alarming trend raises concerns over the safety of celebrities and high-profile individuals as the methods used by such criminal crews become increasingly sophisticated and calculated.
