The Truth About The Attempted Burglary At Johnny Depp's Home

From Rihanna to Alanis Morissette to Derek Fisher, celebrities of all kinds have faced burglaries of their homes. So although the rich and famous have the benefit of being well, rich and famous, they also carry the burden of potentially attracting thieves.

Among some of the most well-known celebrity burglary stories was the string of robberies in Los Angeles thanks to the Bling Ring group in 2008 and 2009. The group of teenagers reportedly cashed in about $3 million worth of money and belongings from robbing stars like Lindsey Lohan, Orlando Bloom, and Paris Hilton, according to Us Weekly. Their mastering of burglary was even adapted into a movie appropriately called Bling Ring. Then, in 2018, celebs like Nicki Minaj, Christina Milian, and David Spade found themselves a part of a new pattern of Hollywood burglaries, according to ABC. 

The latest celeb to have his home targeted by thieves is none other than actor Johnny Depp. The actor, famous for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, may have been used to stealing treasure on set, but when it's his own house being burglarized, that's a whole different story.

TMZ reported on Jan. 7, 2021, that the home of Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp was the target of a robbery attempt during the first weekend of the new year. The report claims that a law enforcement source confirmed a woman broke into the actor's home in Hollywood, setting off Depp's security alarm. The woman in question, who might be experiencing homeless, could be tied to other robberies within Depp's neighborhood. Cops reportedly found the alleged burglar nearby the home and are unsure whether she was able to get away with any of Depp's belongings.

Luckily for the Sweeney Todd actor, Depp wasn't home when the robbery attempt took place. But it marks another low point for the star, who reportedly lost struggled with money issues in recent years.

As of this writing, Depp has yet to address the alleged attempted burglary.