Four people were arrested on Tuesday and accused of trying to break into the home of famous musician Dr. Dre in California – who was in the hospital recovering from a brain aneurysm at the time, according to police and reports.
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesman told Fox News that private security spotted the quartet at around 10 pm local time on Tuesday at Chalon Road in Brentwood. The group ran out of the area when the security team confronted them, but the police eventually caught up with them.
DR. HOSPITALIZED DRE FOR REPORTED CEREBRAL ANEURISM
Local news station KABC-TV identified the property as belonging to Dr. Dre and said that the police initially suspected that the thieves were trying to break into the home of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris nearby. Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, announced earlier in the day that he was hospitalized, allegedly with a brain aneurysm.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 7: Dr. Dre attends the Tom Ford AW20 Show at Milk Studios on February 7, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola / FilmMagic)
“Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and good wishes,” he wrote on Instagram. “I am doing very well and receiving excellent care from my medical team. I will be out of the hospital and coming home soon.”
He concluded: “Scream for all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love !!”
All four people were charged with attempted theft, police said.
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According to the report, the suspects were found carrying a backpack with suspicious items, such as crowbars and saws.