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Los Angeles: Teenager charged with stealing from celebrity homes | Los Angeles: Teenager charged with stealing from celebrity homes |
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A teenager has been charged with allegedly stealing from the homes of celebrities in Los Angeles. | A teenager has been charged with allegedly stealing from the homes of celebrities in Los Angeles. |
Rihanna was among the famous faces whose properties were targeted, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney Office. | Rihanna was among the famous faces whose properties were targeted, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney Office. |
Tyress Williams, 19, faces four felony counts of first-degree residential burglary, it said in a statement. | Tyress Williams, 19, faces four felony counts of first-degree residential burglary, it said in a statement. |
He was due to have the charges read to him at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center court on Tuesday. | He was due to have the charges read to him at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center court on Tuesday. |
As well as Rihanna, it's alleged he targeted the homes of singer Matthieu Tota, aka Matt Pokora, baseball player Yasiel Puig, and American football player Robert Woods. | As well as Rihanna, it's alleged he targeted the homes of singer Matthieu Tota, aka Matt Pokora, baseball player Yasiel Puig, and American football player Robert Woods. |
It's claimed the burglaries took place between August 24 and September 27 this year. | It's claimed the burglaries took place between August 24 and September 27 this year. |
Tyress Williams faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail if he's convicted of all charges. | Tyress Williams faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail if he's convicted of all charges. |
Prosecutors are requesting his bail is set at $200,000 (£153,000). | Prosecutors are requesting his bail is set at $200,000 (£153,000). |
The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. | The case remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. |
Three other people - aged 19, 18 and a 34 year old - have also been arrested in connection with the alleged burglaries. | |
Los Angeles Police said the suspects are believed to be part of a larger burglary ring targeting actors, athletes and Hollywood producers. | |
"The victims' homes had been selected based on social media postings and touring or travel schedules of the owners," said Lillian Carranza, head of the LAPD commercial crimes division. | |
"The burglars believed no-one would be home and that the homes would contain sought-after valuables that they might be interested in." | |
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