Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police

August 13, 2025

Four teenagers, including two 18-year-olds and two minors, have been arrested for a series of celebrity home burglaries in Los Angeles, including the ransacking of Brad Pitt's residence. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell identified the suspects as street gang members who targeted high-profile individuals such as actors and professional athletes. Police recovered stolen property during searches of the suspects' homes following an investigation that began after Pitt's Los Feliz home was broken into by masked thieves in late June.

Who is affected

Brad Pitt and other celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, LA Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and ex-LA Football Club striker Olivier Giroud
High-profile residents throughout Los Angeles, particularly actors and professional athletes
Homeowners who may be targeted through social media posts about their travels

What action is being taken

Police are actively investigating the series of celebrity burglaries
Authorities have arrested four teenage suspects on burglary charges
Police are searching the suspects' homes and recovering stolen property
Law enforcement is monitoring sophisticated burglary tactics including surveillance camera planting and wi-fi jamming

Why it matters

The burglaries represent a pattern of targeted crimes against high-profile individuals in Los Angeles
The suspects are using increasingly sophisticated methods to monitor victims and disable security systems
Celebrity schedules and public appearances make them particularly vulnerable targets
The incident highlights how social media posting can inadvertently alert potential thieves to empty homes

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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