4 teenagers arrested over Brad Pitt home burglary, linked to celebrity break-in spree
The investigation began in late June after Pitt’s property was raided by three masked intruders
Los Angeles police have arrested four teenagers in connection with a burglary at Brad Pitt's Los Feliz home, which investigators believe is part of a wider series of break-ins targeting celebrities and professional athletes.
According to a BBC report, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said the suspects, two 18-year-olds, a 17-year-old, and a 16-year-old, are alleged street gang members. Stolen property from several burglaries was recovered during searches of their homes.
While police did not confirm the names of all victims, a number of high-profile figures, including Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, LA Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and former LA Football Club striker Olivier Giroud, have reported break-ins this year.
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The investigation began in late June after Pitt's property was raided by three masked intruders.
"The group hopped a perimeter fence surrounding the Los Feliz home and shattered a window, hopping inside and taking items before fleeing," McDonnell said.
Authorities have not officially confirmed the home belongs to the Oscar-winning actor, but the address matches a property Pitt purchased in 2023. The large three-bedroom house is located near Griffith Park, shielded from public view by fencing and greenery. Pitt was away promoting his new film F1 when the burglary took place.
McDonnell said investigators found the suspects were part of a crew "burglarizing various high-profile residents throughout the city", including homes of "actors and professional athletes". Police tracked the teenagers last week before arresting them on burglary charges.
He also warned that such gangs are becoming increasingly sophisticated, sometimes planting hidden surveillance cameras near targeted homes to monitor victims' movements.
"We don't really give enough thought to... [while] we want our friends to know where we are and what we're doing, you're telling everybody else then who may be looking to exploit your situation," McDonnell said.
According to police, the burglars had also been using wi-fi jammers to disable home security systems, making celebrities and athletes particularly vulnerable due to their publicly advertised schedules.
