An early morning attack on a social media influencer is making news in Los Angeles. The police have begun to release limited information about the home invasion to the public. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a prominent influencer was subjected to a terrifying ordeal as numerous persons broke into his Hollywood Hills home.
It was approximately 3:00 a.m. this morning (November 23) when dispatch received a call about a home being used as an Airbnb. It is unclear how many people occupied the residence at the time of the attack. However, it was stated that they were sleeping when at least two suspects stormed the location.
Fox 11 News reported the suspects were wearing ski masks and “at least one” was “armed with a gun.” A victim was left with injuries after being pistol-whipped. The home was “ransacked” from top to bottom, and the suspects got away with “an estimated $1 million” in cash and jewelry.
As investigators determine if this home invasion is connected with others in the area, L.A. crime rates are once again a hot topic. There have been several celebrities and influencers who have fallen victim to attacks throughout the year. Police issued statements warning celebrities about the rise in robberies and assaults.
Hollywood Hills home invasion #update: 3 suspects at large after 3 a.m. break-in, approx. $1M worth of jewelry taken. 1 individual pistol-whipped, LAPD sayshttps://t.co/1mP0BiFA7K pic.twitter.com/UurPOPg6vJ
— CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) November 23, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion, Nas, Joie Chavis, and dozens of others reportedly had their luxury homes robbed in recent months. Aside from L.A., Atlanta has also been a target of organized groups executing home invasions.
The investigation into this latest home invasion is ongoing, and the victims’ names haven’t been shared. Further, police haven’t revealed descriptions of the suspects involved. It is also unclear if they have pulled information from surveillance cameras.
Two victims woke up early Wednesday to screaming and a handgun pointed at them as the suspects demanded property in Hollywood Hills, the LAPD said.https://t.co/OBfuc1icWn
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) November 23, 2022
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