A man breached Jennifer Aniston’s home in Los Angeles by allegedly driving his vehicle straight through her gates.
According to a Los Angeles Police Department representative, the FRIENDS star was reportedly at home when the incident happened.
Man Who Rammed Gate at Jennifer Aniston’s Home Was Taken into Custody
Jennifer Aniston’s security was on high alert when a gray Chrysler PT Cruiser reportedly crashed through the gates of her Bel Air home on Monday, May 5.
On the same day, the Los Angeles Police Department received a 911 call from Aniston’s residence, reporting the incident, which occurred around noon.
An LAPD spokesperson told PEOPLE that the man had “rammed his vehicle through the gate to the residence and gained access to the property.”
“There was a security guard on the premises who was able to detain that suspect until officers arrived, at which time they took him into custody without incident,” the spokesperson added.
The alleged trespasser was later identified as Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48. He was initially described by the 911 caller as a 70-year-old elderly man.
They also confirmed that Aniston was inside her home when Carwyle gained entry. Fortunately, he was stopped and held by private security guards before officers arrived. Aside from the suspect sustaining minor injuries, no one else was harmed.
The man is now in custody and being booked. It is still unclear whether his actions were intentional or accidental. However, according to police reports shared with ABC7 KABC, Carwyle already has a criminal record and may face charges of felony vandalism.
Carwyle is also suspected of stalking the actress, as his online activity shows he had been posting about Aniston prior to the incident.
Back in 2010, the Hollywood actress experienced a similarly disturbing episode when she was stalked by a man who followed her around Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Aniston had obtained a restraining order against him, but not before discovering that he had been carrying sharp objects, duct tape, and love letters addressed to her.
Other Celebrities Who Experienced Home Intrusions
Aniston’s alarming experience with an alleged home breacher was similar to an incident Taylor Swift encountered.
Although there were many instances where fans went to extreme measures to get close to the pop sensation, one particularly memorable case occurred in 2018.
During this time, the I Knew You Were Trouble singer’s New York apartment was broken into by a man who took a shower in her bathroom. Swift wasn’t home when the trespassing happened
Another instance was in 2014. This time, it was Sandra Bullock, and a man intruded on her Bel Air home, an event she later said gave her PTSD.
The actress hid inside her closet during the break-in while calling 911. This also took place in Los Angeles.
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