Former NBA stars can also fall victim to burglaries. Just ask Paul Pierce, who recently had a whopping $100K in cash stolen from his Los Angeles home. The shocking incident serves as a stark reminder that no one is immune to the threat of burglary, not even high-profile athletes like Pierce. With this latest break-in making headlines, it’s essential to take a closer look at home security measures and ensure that your valuables are adequately protected.
The incident not only shocked fans but also raised concerns about the security of high-profile individuals like Pierce.
LAPD reported a surge in celebrity home invasions in LA, with the latest victim being former NBA star Paul Pierce. The theft of $100k cash from Pierce’s residence adds to a string of high-profile burglaries.
Burglars often target celebrities due to their lavish lifestyles and valuable possessions. They track social media posts, public appearances, and schedules to identify ideal times for break-ins. The stolen cash, jewelry, and electronics are usually sold quickly for profit.
Police are now attempting to track down the perpetrators, who managed to steal more than $100,000 in cash, as well as luxury watches. The burglars are said to have taken the money by taking a safe, with police now trying to track down that safe.
Police are said to be examining video footage in an attempt to find those responsible, but no arrests have been made up to this point. It’s unclear to what extent the items and cash would be covered by insurance on Pierce’s part.
It’s not all that common that celebrities hold so much cash at home for this very reason, though Pierce, like anyone else, cannot be held responsible for people breaking into his home and stealing whatever is inside, and he is not the first to fall victim to the recent surge in burglaries in the area.
The LAPD have spoken about “burglary tourists” who, they believe, are traveling from South America to break into luxury mansions.
The police believe the criminals use high-tech means to get inside homes, such as jammers. Naturally, it’s unclear at this point whether there is any link between those who have broken into the homes of the other celebrities and those who burglarized the home of Pierce.
Even NBA stars like Paul Pierce aren’t safe from sticky-fingered thieves in LA. With $100k in cash and a watch swiped, it’s clear that these burglars are shooting for the big leagues. From burglary tourists to legal responses, the City of Angels is facing a really fast break when it comes to celebrity break-ins.