Firefighters in the Pacific Palisades watch flames ravage a home. One resident says the fires have become weapons in the hands of criminals
THE devastating wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles weren't the only culprits to lay siege to the city — a ruthless Chilean crime syndicate orchestrated a brazen campaign of theft under the cover of the widespread chaos!
The Matrix star's stolen watches were found in Chile
Law enforcement insiders reveal Hollywood stars are in the crosshairs of this sinister operation. Gang members swiped John Wick actor Keanu Reeves' luxury watch collection last year, and brazenly tried to sell them while the blazes still raged.
“These criminals are strategic and fearless,” says a law enforcement source. “They’re using the fires as cover to target affluent neighborhoods, including the homes of Hollywood’s elite.”
The retired football stud hired private security to protect his Brentwood property
Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady was forced to hire private security personnel to scare off rampaging vandals who have been targeting the uber-palaces that lie in the path of the flames.
And defiant Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts had a simple message to the house invaders, posting: “F.U. looters.”
Tom Brady
The gang’s chilling modus operandi is to ignite fires, wait for residents to evacuate, and then sweep in to loot multimillion-dollar properties. Often, security at the mansions is off due to power outages, and there is little to no police presence.
Keanu Reeves
“These guys can basically waltz into these palaces and take whatever they want,” says our source.
This story is from the February 03, 2025 edition of National Enquirer.
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