Los Angeles Police Crack Down on Celebrity Home Break‑Ins
Four suspects—three teenagers and the 34‑year‑old mother of one—have been hauled in after police traced a string of burglaries that targeted the residences of high‑profile athletes, actors and musicians in the Los Angeles area.
Who Was Caught and What Was Stolen
- Suspects: Two 19‑year‑olds, one 18‑year‑old, and a 34‑year‑old mother
- Stolen items: Wallets, purses, watches, jewelry and even a gun
- Notable victims: Celebrity homes such as Rihanna’s, baseball star Yasiel Puig’s, basketball superstar LeBron James’s, actors Viola Davis and Matt Damon’s, and others like Alanis Morissette, Nicki Minaj and Emmy Rossum
What the Investigation Reveals
Lillian Carranza, head of the LAPD’s commercial crimes division, said that detectives discovered the burglars used social‑media posts and the travel schedules of their targets to pick houses where they’d likely be away.
“It turns out the crime ring is meticulous: they pick homes that are empty, rich in collectibles, and belong to people who flaunt their lives online,” Carranza explained at a press briefing.
Why Celebrity Homes Got Targeted
The thieves believed that the luxury and notoriety of these homes came with a menu of desirable items—designer bags, high‑end watches, fine art—making them prime pickings for the burglary crew.
The Big Picture
Over the past two years, the LAPD has closed a gallery of celebrity property break‑ins. Authorities suspect the suspects are part of a larger ring that specializes in quick, high‑value heists in Hollywood’s glittering neighbourhoods.
With the suspects behind bars and their loot recovered, L.A. residents can breathe a little easier knowing the city’s elite homes are safer—at least for now.
