Two men have been arrested in connection with the June burglary at Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home, marking a breakthrough in the case. The actor, 61, was away when thieves allegedly forced entry and took various items. Police say the suspects may be tied to other crimes targeting high-profile figures in Southern California. A third suspect remains at large as authorities work to dismantle what they believe could be a larger burglary operation affecting celebrity homes.
Key Highlights
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Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was burglarized on June 25 while he was away
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Suspects Jaquory Arman Watson, 18, and Damari Zair Charles were arrested on August 11
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Both face first-degree burglary charges and are held without bail
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Police link them to another burglary in Orange County on August 7
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A third suspect tied to Pitt’s case remains unidentified and at large
Break-In at Brad Pitt’s Home
The incident occurred on June 25 at approximately 10:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Investigators say the suspects forced their way into the property through a front window before ransacking the residence. Officials confirmed that the thieves made off with various stolen items, but the exact value remains undisclosed.
Pitt was not home at the time of the burglary, and no injuries were reported. The investigation quickly expanded as police gathered evidence linking the suspects to similar crimes.
Arrests and Charges
On August 11, police took Jaquory Arman Watson and Damari Zair Charles into custody. Both 18 years old, they now face charges of first-degree burglary and are being held without bail. If convicted, each could face a prison sentence of up to six years.
Authorities have also connected Watson and Charles to a separate burglary on August 7 in Orange County. That case involved similar forced entry tactics and the theft of valuable property. Law enforcement agencies in multiple counties are now working together to determine the full extent of the suspects’ alleged activities.
Wider Pattern of Celebrity Home Burglaries
Investigators suspect that the two arrested men may be part of a larger group carrying out coordinated home burglaries across Southern California. A third suspect tied to Pitt’s case remains unidentified, and the search for that individual is ongoing.
This burglary is the latest in a string of high-profile crimes targeting celebrity residences. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban was broken into. Reports stated that burglars smashed a glass door or window to gain access before fleeing with stolen possessions.
In another incident, thieves targeted the Southern California home of Olivier Giroud, star forward for Los Angeles Football Club and a 2018 FIFA World Cup winner with France. Sources say the burglars took “a significant amount” of jewelry and other valuables.
News in Brief: Brad Pitt’s LA Home Burglary
Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was burglarized on June 25 while he was away. Suspects Jaquory Arman Watson and Damari Zair Charles, both 18, were arrested on August 11 and charged with first-degree burglary. Authorities link them to an August 7 Orange County burglary and suspect involvement in a wider crime ring targeting celebrity homes. A third suspect tied to Pitt’s case is still at large. Officials have also noted recent high-profile burglaries involving Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, and Olivier Giroud
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