Author: Renata Birkenbuel / Source: Newsweek
A series of burglaries targeting wealthy athletes and other celebrities in Los Angeles has resulted in the arrest of several men with alleged ties to a local gang.
Thirteen men, ranging in age from 18 to 25, were arrested and charged each with 33 felony counts related to a burglary and home invasion spree stretching from October 2017, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Police say the accused have ties to a South Los Angeles street gang. Ten of the 13 are behind held on multimillion-dollar bail.
Charged with felony burglaries, home invasion robberies and gang conspiracy, the accused targeted professional athletes like right fielder Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers and wide receiver Robert Woods of the Rams – often when they were away from home during games.
Other celebrities the men targeted include singer Rihanna and singer/actress Christina Milian. In the home of one the accused, police discovered evidence of future targets, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, actor Matt Damon and actress Viola Davis, LAPD Capt. Lillian Carranza…
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