Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are the latest Hollywood stars to fall victim to a string of brazen home burglaries in Los Angeles. Law enforcement sources disclosed that the couple’s Pacific Palisades mansion, valued at $26 million, was broken into during broad daylight. Thieves smashed through the glass of a guest house on the property to gain entry while the couple was out of town. Although the security alarm was triggered, the burglars managed to enter the property.
Police have not yet revealed if anything was stolen or its estimated value. This robbery marks at least the fourth high-profile celebrity burglary in the area over the past month, following similar incidents involving Bhad Bhabie, Sarah Hyland, and Marlon Wayans. Authorities believe these crimes are being orchestrated by organized gangs targeting luxury homes in LA’s wealthiest neighborhoods.
Four weeks ago, Bhad Bhabie’s home was hit by burglars, who smashed her back door and made off with valuable items, including handbags and jewelry. The incident occurred late at night, and although police arrived shortly after the alarm was triggered, the burglars had fled the scene. In a similar case, Sarah Hyland watched in real-time from her phone as two masked men broke into her home via a smashed window while she was out of town. No arrests have been made in either case.
Actor Marlon Wayans also had his home burglarized in June. While his brother was sleeping upstairs, burglars entered the house and stole a safe. Marlon took to social media afterward, warning potential thieves that they wouldn’t find much of value in his home.
The surge in celebrity home invasions has left authorities increasingly concerned as the burglars grow bolder, often striking in broad daylight. Police are urging homeowners in affluent areas to take extra precautions, including upgrading security systems and staying vigilant.
As the investigation into Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s burglary continues, it highlights the growing risks faced by celebrities living in LA’s upscale neighborhoods.
