Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home burgled amid global F1 tour

Los Angeles: Burglars broke into Brad Pitt's Los Angeles residence on Thursday night, ransacking the property and fleeing with stolen items while the Oscar-winning actor was away promoting his new racing thriller F1, according to US media reports.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) told media that a break-in occurred at a home in the Los Feliz neighbourhood at approximately 10:30 pm (5:30 GMT). However, the department did not officially confirm the ownership of the residence.

Suspects climbed fence, entered through window

Police sources informed NBC News and the Los Angeles Times that three suspects scaled the property's front fence and gained entry by breaking in through a front window. The burglars then ransacked the premises before fleeing with several items. The value of the stolen belongings has not yet been disclosed.

Pitt away on global tour for ‘F1’

Brad Pitt (61), was not at home during the incident. The actor is currently on an international promotional tour for F1, his latest film. He attended the film's premiere in London earlier this week.

According to commercial real estate website Traded, Pitt purchased the Los Feliz home in April 2023 for $5.5 million.

Part of a string of celebrity home burglaries

Pitt is the latest in a growing list of celebrities whose homes have been targeted by burglars in Los Angeles.

In February, approximately $500,000 worth of jewellery was allegedly stolen from the home of French footballer Olivier Giroud, who plays for Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC.

That same month, the residence of actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban was also reportedly burglarised.

(AFP inputs)