Lionel Richie has become the latest celebrity to be the target of an attempted burglary while he was home.
According to reports, the Beverly Hills Police Department received a call about the attempted burglary at the singer’s home early Friday morning. Although the singer was home, the suspect didn’t get to do much due to his security system scaring him off. He was later identified as 38-year-old Michael John Bond and arrested on suspicion of residential burglary.
Los Angeles has been the center of celebrity robberies in recent months. Earlier this summer, it was reported that Brad Pitt’s home was broken into, but he wasn’t there at the time. Four suspects were arrested for the crime.
Since then, Pitt’s home is currently in escrow in an off-market deal. He also purchased another home for a reported $12 million. In February, the FBI said that they plan to catch the people who have been linked to these burglaries in Los Angeles.
“The FBI has spearheaded an initiative targeting South American Theft Groups by combining our nationwide resources and collaborating with our valued law enforcement partners to link commonalities and suspects of cases across the country,” said the bureau in a statement. “While some victims of these brazen crimes happen to be professional athletes with careers in the spotlight, rest assured: the FBI is dedicated to protecting all Americans from violent crime—no matter their job description or zip code.”
We’re glad to know that Lionel Richie is okay and was not harmed during the robbery attempt.