Tom Hanks's home hit by daylight burglary—lucky, he was away!
The Los Angeles residence of renowned Hollywood actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson has reportedly been burglarized, marking the latest incident in a string of celebrity home invasions. The city, famous for its dense population of A-list celebrities, has recently witnessed an uptick in such crimes. This burglary comes shortly after a similar incident at the home of Modern Family star Sarah Hyland.
Break-in details: Daylight burglary at Hanks-Wilson residence
The break-in at Hanks and Wilson's home occurred a few weeks ago, as reported first by TMZ. The burglars attempted to enter the guest house on the property by smashing a window in broad daylight. Despite an alarm triggered by the shattered glass, the criminals managed to infiltrate the premises. Law enforcement officials are yet to confirm what items, if any, were stolen during this incident.
Investigation underway, no arrests made yet
The investigation into the burglary at Hanks and Wilson's home is ongoing, with no arrests made so far, mentioned the portal. According to the report, some criminals involved in these celebrity burglaries have resorted to extreme measures such as tying up victims inside their homes. Fortunately, Hanks and Wilson were not present during the break-in at their residence, potentially averting a more dangerous situation.
Hanks-Wilson's $26M Pacific Palisades residence
Hanks and Wilson own several luxurious estates, but their most notable property is a $26M Pacific Palisades residence in Los Angeles. According to Architectural Digest, the three-story mansion, built in 1996 and significantly remodeled in 2006, features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The house also boasts amenities such as a cliffside swimming pool and deck area, a wine cellar, and a tree-lined motor court. The property was purchased by Hanks in 2010.
When Hanks's son faced burglary
This was the second time in two years that Hanks's family faced burglary. Last year, Hanks's son, Chet, became involved in a physical altercation when he allegedly punched a man attempting to break into his LA home. Reports indicated that Chet woke up at 3:00am to find the intruder trying to enter the house. The actor and musician reportedly took action by engaging in a physical struggle with the intruder, delivering punches and trying to restrain him.
