The home of beloved Hollywood couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson was broken into, marking the latest incident in a spate of burglaries targeting high-profile figures and affluent neighborhoods across Southern California. ABC News law enforcement sources indicated that the burglars hit the guest house on the couple's property but did not enter the main residence.
Adding to the troubling pattern of property crimes, TMZ reports that the thieves broke into the estate by smashing through glass. The audacious break-in took place in broad daylight, and, even an alarm system did little to thwart the intruders, what's becoming an alarming trend where burglars are displaying an increased level of daring, not deterred by security measures that would typically serve as a deterrent.
While the exact value and extent of what was taken remain unknown, Hanks and Wilson were reportedly out of town during the time of the incident. Previous victims in this disturbing series of home invasions have included Drake, JoJo Siwa, and Goldie Hawn. Officials have yet to apprehend anyone in connection with the burglary at the Hanks-Wilson estate, as noted by FOX LA.
The region has seen more than a dozen such incidents in recent weeks, with an increasing number taking place in the San Fernando Valley and in the Westside. According to TMZ, some criminals have escalated their tactics by tying up victims in their homes. Fortunately, this extreme did not occur in the case of Hanks and Wilson.
