Celebrity Home Break-ins on the Rise
An unsettling trend emerged in recent months, as burglars are increasingly targeting high-profile celebrities and wealthy individuals in calculated, strategic break-ins. These incidents are not isolated or opportunistic; they are deliberate attacks that exploit public visibility, predictable routines, and lapses in home security.
In June 2025, intruders broke into Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home while the actor was overseas promoting F1: The Movie in London. A group of three individuals climbed over a fence and broke through a window before ransacking the home and stealing an unknown number of items. The timing and precision suggest the burglars were monitoring Pitt’s travel and public schedule closely.
On February 14, 2025, burglars targeted Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s Beverly Hills home while the couple was away. The suspects reportedly smashed through a glass door to gain entry, then ransacked the house. Though the couple was unharmed and away at the time, this incident revealed how even well-protected estates in exclusive neighborhoods are vulnerable when criminals know their occupants are absent.
While the two break-ins share similarities in method and timing, authorities have not confirmed a direct link between the cases. However, they have connected a series of comparable burglaries to organized South American “crews” that target high-end homes across the country. This year alone, investigators made related arrests in Ohio and New York City.
These cases exemplify a pattern in which thieves are targeting wealthy individuals based on access to information readily available on the internet or social media. These burglars are exploiting a range of digital and physical tactics to identify, surveil, and infiltrate homes. Common methods include:
Monitoring real-time social media updates from the individual or household staff
Tracking press appearances, red carpet events, and promotional tours to pinpoint when a home may be unoccupied
Analyzing travel habits and vacation patterns, often shared online or in interviews
Studying interior and exterior photos of homes published online to map vulnerabilities
Using drones for aerial surveillance to identify entry/exit points and gauge security coverage
Celebrities are not the only ones vulnerable to targeted break-ins. Wealthy individuals, business leaders, and anyone with a public-facing presence or routine that can be predicted are at risk. However, with the right tools, awareness, and proactive planning, you can dramatically reduce your risk.
How Concentric Recommends you Stay Safe
Concentric’s Global Intelligence team recommends the following steps to stay safe and ensure the protection of yourself, your family, and your belongings:
Pause Real-Time Social Media Posting. Encourage family, staff, and guests to wait until after events or trips to post photos or tag locations. Real-time posts signal when a home is empty.
Utilize On-Site Security While Travelling. If you are away for an extended time, bring in trusted private security to maintain a visible presence at your residence. A professional, discreet security team communicates the home is actively monitored and guarded.
Install Robust Home Alert Systems. We recommend using advanced security cameras with real-time alerts and mobile access so you can monitor your home while away.
Get a Professional Threat Assessment. Our team can evaluate your home’s physical and digital vulnerabilities and deliver a tailored protection strategy.
Restrict Access to Private Residence Details. Limit media exposure that reveals your home’s design, layout, or precise location.
Concentric is Here to Help
Concentric’s team of experts are here to protect you, your family, and your assets in today’s threat environment amidst the backdrop of increased targeted break-ins. Please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is standing by to assist you with:
Monitoring Online Interactions: Concentric’s Active Monitoring can track any mentions of yourself, your family, or your home to alert you of any threats or risks.
Implementing Security Protocols: Executive protection agents can protect you, your family, and assets, and provide you with real-time threat monitoring of your home and workspace.
Protecting Personal Information: Eclipse by Concentric™ can remove unwanted personal identifiable information from tracking websites which can be used to target you, your family, and your staff, including those listing your home address.
Travel Risk Assessments for Potentially Volatile Areas: Additionally, Concentric’s team of dedicated analysts can author periodic updates and travel risk assessments to help you plan for, and monitor any developments during any upcoming travel or event attendance.