Jada Pinkett Smith scares off intruders during break-in attempt at Los Angeles home

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Actress and talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith had a harrowing experience earlier this week when two men attempted to break into her Los Angeles-area home while she was inside.
The intruders, wearing hoodies, climbed onto Pinkett Smith’s balcony on Tuesday night, February 6, seemingly thinking the house was empty. However, they were scared off when Pinkett Smith spotted them from inside the home and called the police, TMZ reported.
Two men climbed onto Jada Pinkett Smith’s balcony believing no one was inside
The incident occurred a little before 8 pm on Tuesday at Pinkett Smith’s mansion in the Los Angeles area. According to law enforcement sources, two unidentified men wearing hoodies climbed onto Pinkett Smith’s balcony, seemingly scouting the home to burglarize it while believing no one was inside.
However, the intruders got a shocking surprise when their break-in attempt was foiled - by Pinkett Smith herself. Sources say the actress spotted the hooded men from inside the home, causing them to hastily flee the property.
It is unknown whether Pinkett Smith was an intentional target or just the victim of an opportunistic robbery. Pinkett Smith immediately contacted authorities after the break-in attempt. Police units swiftly arrived at the mansion to investigate but were unable to locate the suspects, who had disappeared into the night.
With few leads to follow, the identities of the intruders and their current whereabouts remain a mystery. The only detail available is that both were young males wearing dark hoodies that obscured their faces.
Concerns over recent celebrity home invasions in Los Angeles
While Pinkett Smith escaped unharmed, the incident has raised concerns that Los Angeles celebrities could be vulnerable to the spate of home invasions targeting the rich and famous over the past year.
Recent high-profile victims include 'Squid Game' actor Lee Byung-hun, actress Lena Waithe, model Abigail Ratchford, and actor Keanu Reeves, who have all had their homes broken into. Valuables worth hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen in several cases.
Internet reacts to break-in attempt at Jada Pinkett Smith's house
As news of the harrowing break-in attempt at Pinkett Smith's house spread, the internet buzzed with varied reactions. One X user expressed empathy, stating, "I am not a fan; however, I do not wish anyone harm and I’m glad she is OK. No one deserves to have their home invaded."
I am not a fan however, I do not wish anyone harm and I’m glad she is OK. No one deserves to have their home invaded.
— Renumerated (@Renumerated) February 11, 2024
Another user raised eyebrows at the apparent lack of security, sarcastically remarking, "All that money and no security." Another user injected humor into the situation, speculating, "They didn’t want to hear stories about Tupac, so they ran away from her."
They didn’t want to hear stories about Tupac so they ran away from her.
— Martin Matthews (@1MartinMatthews) February 11, 2024
Conversely, a skeptic dismissed the incident as a ploy for attention, declaring, "She needs attention... disregard her story." Reflecting on the broader context, a user shared a personal connection, revealing, "I’ve dealt with the same. It’s common here in LA."
In a sarcastic tone, one user cynically commented, "Yeah sure, we'll buy that. This is what old celebrities do for attention."
Yeah sure we'll buy that. This is what old celebrities do for attention.
— Lost (@djdubmasterflex) February 11, 2024
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