Burglars targeting Rihanna arrested
The suspects were believed to be part of a larger burglary ring targeting celebrities
Four people have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries that targeted the homes of celebrities, including Rihanna, Christina Milian, Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and Rams wide receiver Robert Woods, police said on Tuesday.
The suspects were believed to be part of a larger burglary ring targeting actors, athletes and Hollywood producers, police said at a news conference. Police displayed seized items believed to have been stolen — including expensive purses, handbags, watches and jewellery — in the hopes that the victims could identify them.
Police last weekend also seized $50,000 (Dh183,624) in cash.
The ring may have been responsible for about two dozen burglaries and taken property worth millions of dollars, said Lillian Carranza, commanding officer of the LAPD’s Commercial Crimes Division.
The victims were chosen based on social media postings and tour and travel schedules that indicated they would be away from home, Carranza said. —