4 Suspects Arrested After Attempted Burglary of Dr. Dre's Home Amid His Hospitalization

While Dr. Dre remains hospitalized following a brain aneurysm, four people attempted to burglarize his California home. Read on for how the suspects were caught by police.

By Samantha Schnurr Jan 06, 2021 4:23 PMTags
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It has not been a good week for Dr. Dre

Just after news broke that the 55-year-old rapper and mogul was hospitalized in Los Angeles following a brain aneurysm on Monday, Jan. 4, four suspects also attempted to burglarize his home. 

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to E! News the suspected burglars were attempting to climb a hill where they were caught by security at his Pacific Palisades property. According to police, the suspects then ran and escaped to a van, leading to a chase with police. Quickly after, they were caught and arrested on burglary charges. E! News has reached out to Dr. Dre's team for comment.

Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported the suspects were four men and that the attempted burglary took place early Wednesday, Jan. 6.

By that time, it was public knowledge that Dre had been hospitalized and was in the ICU at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. The star was showered with well wishes from fellow stars, including Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube and his son, O'Shea Jackson Jr.

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Late Tuesday, Jan. 5, Dre addressed fans with an Instagram message, assuring them he is on the road to recovery. 

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"Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well wishes," the message read. "I'm doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team. I will be out of the hospital and back home soon. Shout out to all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love!!"