Break-in reported at Brad Pitt's residence, followed by an incident at Angelina Jolie's apartment.
In a series of disturbing events, several high-profile individuals have fallen victim to burglaries and attempted break-ins in Los Angeles, particularly in upscale neighborhoods such as Los Feliz.
The latest incident was reported by TMZ, stating that the home of Hollywood stars Tom Hanks (68) and Rita Wilson (68) was targeted by burglars on July 6. The exact nature of the incident is not specified, but the security service and neighbors in the Los Feliz neighborhood promptly called the police. The stars, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, were not home at the time of the incident.
Earlier this year, on Valentine's Day, Nicole Kidman (58) and her husband, singer Keith Urban (57), had their home broken into. Similarly, in June, Brad Pitt's (61) midcentury modern Steel House in the Los Feliz area was burglarized while he was out of town promoting his film "F1: The Movie." The thieves made off with an unknown quantity of items after scaling the security fence, smashing a window, and ransacking the home.
These crimes have been linked to South American theft gangs that have been active in affluent Los Angeles neighborhoods in recent years. The targeted celebrities reside in areas such as Los Feliz and other upscale communities known for celebrity homes.
The U.S. celebrity portal learned from "law enforcement sources" that a suspected intruder was arrested in Los Feliz, east of Hollywood, on Sunday. The arrest took place in the street where Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard live. However, it's important to note that no homes in the residential area were burglarized during the incident.
Los Feliz is a popular neighborhood among celebrities, with A-listers like Angelina Jolie (50), Kristen Bell (44), and Brie Larson (35) residing there. The recent wave of thefts underscores ongoing security concerns for celebrity residences in Los Angeles, with multiple break-ins reported within the first half of 2025.
In a separate incident, French striker Olivier Giroud had his home targeted in early February 2025, with burglars stealing approximately $500,000 in jewelry and watches.
As the city continues to grapple with these incidents, the Los Angeles Police Department is working diligently to increase security measures and apprehend those responsible. The local authorities have not yet released further details about the arrested suspect or the ongoing investigations.
1) Amidst the escalating wave of crimes against celebrities in Los Angeles, the latest intrusion at Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson's home in Los Feliz has been reported, adding to the general-news and crime-and-justice headlines.
2) Furthermore, the burglary of Brad Pitt's midcentury modern Steel House in Los Feliz, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard's neighbors, has been linked to South American theft gangs, highlighting the ongoing entertainment and crime-and-justice aspects in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhoods.
