Emmy Rossum may well be the victim of a serial burglar who is targeting celebrities’ houses in Los Angeles.
The actress’ residence was burgled between Wednesday and Friday last week, according to the Hollywood Reporter, and some $150,000 worth of jewelry was stolen.
Ms. Rossum joins comedian Kevin Hart and model Kendall Jenner as recent victims of break-ins. While police are not certain this burglary is related to other recent ones, an LAPD source said that the break-in appears to be a professional job.
“It’s usually a lone individual trying to service their addiction. This is different. This is organized crime,” Lt. Todd Hankel told THR.
“They look for single-family residences that they believe are carrying money, jewelry and firearms,” Lt. Hankel, who oversees a anti-burglary task force said earlier this month, according to the Mercury News. “I think they’re targeting people that have affluence, that have notoriety.”
• Ken Shepherd can be reached at kshepherd@washingtontimes.com.
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