A man rammed his car into the front gate of Jennifer Aniston’s Los Angeles home recently. Authorities quickly responded to the incident, and the suspect was arrested. The 48-year-old man, identified as Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, has been charged with felony vandalism after causing significant damage to the property’s gate.
While the Friends star was home during the unsettling event, it is unclear whether she was physically harmed or involved in the aftermath. Aniston has long been known to keep a low-profile lifestyle, especially regarding her private residence, which is in a quiet part of Los Angeles, and managed by a trust that handles her business dealings.
Man crashes into Jennifer Aniston’s gate in front of home
LAPD arrested an intruder who crashed through Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air mansion gate, taken down by private security while she was home.
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The incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. on May 5, when private security at Aniston’s residence noticed the suspect driving through the gate in an apparent attempt to breach the home. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, security personnel detained Carwyle until officers arrived.
West Los Angeles officers took him into custody, and no one was harmed during the altercation. The LAPD confirmed that the investigation into the incident is ongoing. Although Aniston’s representatives did not immediately comment on the break-in, this alarming event adds her name to Hollywood stars whose privacy has been violated recently.
Sadly, home invasions and attempted break-ins have become common. In February, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban also fell victim to a break-in on Valentine’s Day, where thieves smashed a glass door before fleeing the scene. The couple was not home at the time of the burglary.
Pierce Brosnan’s Malibu guest house was also targeted in June 2023 by an intruder who trespassed onto multiple properties before being caught by law enforcement. Despite these recent events, Jennifer Aniston remains focused on her career and personal life. She often shares her advocacy for various causes, including mental health awareness and women’s rights, and is currently calm as investigations continue.