Attempted Burglary at Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto‘s Hollywood Hills Home
HOLLYWOOD HILLS, CA – An attempted burglary was reported early Wednesday morning at the Hollywood Hills residence of Los Angeles Dodgers pitching phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Law enforcement sources confirmed that three individuals jumped over a back fence at approximately 5:30 a.m. and broke a rear glass door. However, the suspects never entered the home, and no items were taken from the property.
Staff members were present inside the residence at the time of the incident. The intruders reportedly fled when lights were turned on inside the house. A private security member was contacted by someone at the home, who subsequently alerted the police. No arrests have been made, though security camera footage reportedly captured images of the three individuals involved.
Yamamoto,a 26-year-old from japan,is currently in his first season with the Dodgers. he has posted a 9-7 record with a 2.63 ERA this season. in his moast recent outing on Monday, Yamamoto pitched seven innings, allowing only four hits and striking out nine batters in the Dodgers’ 5-2 victory.
Context: This incident marks the latest in a series of crimes targeting the homes of professional athletes in Los Angeles and across the nation.Players from the Dodgers, Rams, and LAFC have been victims of similar crimes in recent years. in 2023, break-ins were reported at the homes of Dodgers infielders Max Muncy and Freddie Freeman. Earlier this year, in February, the home of LAFC striker Olivier Giroud was also burglarized.
In response to a growing trend, the FBI issued a warning in December to professional sports leagues regarding athletes displaying valuables on social media. This advisory, part of the FBI’s standard interaction with businesses about emerging crime trends, recommended that athletes limit the public display of expensive possessions online to reduce their risk of becoming targets.
