Atlanta Police have released the 911 audio from July 8 in which Beyoncé’s choreographer, Christopher Grant, reported a break-in. In the audio, Grant says, “Someone broke into my car… they stole my computers and everything.” He adds, “It’s really, really important information. I work with someone who’s of a high status…”
The Jeep Wagoneer rental, parked at Krog Street Market’s garage, was left while Grant and dancer Diandre Blue grabbed dinner. Returning about an hour later, they found a shattered rear window and missing suitcases. The stolen items included laptops, AirPods Max, designer sunglasses, clothing — and critically, five thumb drives containing Beyoncé’s unreleased music, tour plans, and set lists.
Tracking Leads and Investigation Updates
Grant told dispatchers he had used Apple’s “Find My” feature to locate the stolen devices. “It has the tracker on it,” he stressed during the call. Investigators reportedly tracked one laptop and the headphones to several locations and noted sightings of a red or silver Hyundai Elantra — now identified as a “possible suspect vehicle.”
Police also recovered two faint fingerprints from the rental vehicle. Surveillance footage from the parking garage reportedly captured the theft; investigators hope the video will help identify the suspect.
According to Atlanta Police’s Monday statement, “an arrest warrant has been secured,” although no arrest has been made yet. The suspect remains at large.
Industry and Public Response
The incident occurred just days before Beyoncé’s four-night run at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. Despite the theft, she performed as scheduled. No comment has come from Beyoncé’s team.
Experts warn the incident highlights growing concerns over protecting unreleased content. Beam, historian to past thefts involving Lana Del Rey and Tom Waits, commented that vehicle break-ins targeting creative materials are not uncommon.
Atlanta Police reiterated their “Clean Car Campaign,” urging people to never leave valuables visible in vehicles. Last year alone, over 7,000 thefts from cars were reported in the city.