While Brad Pitt was in Europe promoting his latest Formula 1-themed film, his Los Angeles home was broken into, according to police reports. Authorities believe the burglary occurred sometime in mid-June.
Pitt's Property Targeted During International Travel
The actor's property, located in Los Feliz, a hillside neighbourhood in Los Angeles popular among celebrities and media executives, is known for its privacy and sits behind secure gated access. Pitt was reportedly overseas at the time, attending press events and premieres related to the Apple Studios-backed motorsport film.
The house was unoccupied during the break-in. A staff member returning to the residence discovered signs of forced entry and immediately contacted law enforcement. It remains unclear how the suspects entered the home or whether Pitt was specifically targeted.
So far, police have not confirmed whether anything was stolen. LAPD officers arrived on the scene shortly after being alerted and began collecting statements. Surveillance footage from nearby properties is currently under review, but no suspects have been named.
LAPD Confirms Investigation Into Celebrity Home Break-In
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed a break-in took place at the actor's address but has yet to release further details. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Police are requesting assistance from neighbours and reviewing nearby CCTV to identify any leads.
The incident is being investigated as part of a broader surge in burglaries involving high-profile residences across Los Angeles.
Growing Trend of Celebrity Home Burglaries
Sources close to the investigation suggest this was not a random crime. Pitt's high-profile media appearances and travel schedule may have inadvertently revealed that he was away from home. His press tour has been widely covered in entertainment media, with headlines and social media posts tracking his movements across Europe.
This trend is not limited to Pitt. Over the past year, numerous celebrity homes in affluent areas such as Bel-Air, Beverly Hills and West Hollywood have been targeted—often while their owners are abroad or attending public events.
How Celebrities Are Responding to the Risk
Security experts say these break-ins are less about celebrity status and more about timing. Public schedules, tagged social media posts or travel blogs can unintentionally make a property vulnerable.
In response, many stars are now avoiding real-time social media updates and investing in 24-hour monitoring, motion detectors and live-in security personnel. The LAPD has advised high-profile individuals to maintain stricter privacy measures, including blurring homes on Google Maps and minimising public disclosure of travel plans.
Brad Pitt has not commented on the incident. However, sources say his team is cooperating with police and reassessing his home's security protocols.
