Police have arrested two men believed to be involved in a burglary ring suspected of breaking into Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles mansion earlier this summer. The break-in occurred while the actor was away promoting his new racing film, F1, drawing attention to the ongoing issue of home invasions targeting celebrities in Southern California.
The burglary took place on June 26 at Pitt’s long-owned Los Feliz estate. Authorities report that the suspects climbed over the front fence, smashed a window, and ransacked the home, leaving with stolen items, though specifics of what was taken have not been made public. The investigation relied heavily on security footage and other evidence to link the suspects to this incident and a series of similar high-end residential break-ins.
Details of Arrests Connected to Wider Burglary Ring
The two suspects, 18-year-olds Jaquory Arman Watson and Damari Zair Charles, were apprehended last Thursday night after an attempted burglary in Orange County. Both face charges of first-degree burglary and an enhancement for acting in concert during the crime. They have pleaded not guilty and are being held without bail. Law enforcement expects to file additional charges related to the Brad Pitt Los Angeles mansion burglary soon.
This case is part of a broader pattern, as police believe the duo and their associates have targeted multiple Southern California homes, including residences of both celebrities and non-famous residents across Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Notable Celebrity Burglary Incidents in Southern California
Brad Pitt’s experience adds to a string of high-profile break-ins recently reported in the region. Earlier this year, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s home was burglarized on Valentine’s Day. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s residence in Pacific Palisades was also broken into last August, while Jennifer Aniston faced a security breach when a suspect rammed a vehicle through her Bel Air gates in May.
Beyond the entertainment industry, professional athletes have been targeted as well. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto encountered an attempted burglary in July, and fellow Dodgers infielders Max Muncy and Freddie Freeman have been victims in past incidents. LAFC striker Olivier Giroud also had his Los Angeles home targeted earlier this year, highlighting a concerning trend of criminal activity in affluent neighborhoods.
Brad Pitt’s Ongoing Film Projects Amid Security Concerns
While the investigation proceeds, Brad Pitt continues his work on upcoming movies. He is currently filming The Adventures of Cliff Booth, the follow-up to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, directed by David Fincher and written by Quentin Tarantino. Additionally, Pitt is set to star in Heart of the Beast, an action-adventure produced with director David Ayer, which plans to shoot in New Zealand.
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,”
—Referenced film starring Brad Pitt
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,”
—Referenced again in relation to Pitt’s new film project
