Uninvited Intrusion: Elderly Man Arrested After Crashing Into Jennifer Aniston’s Bel Air Estate

A quiet afternoon in Bel Air turned unsettling on Monday, May 5, when an elderly man crashed his vehicle through the front gates of actress Jennifer Aniston’s upscale home while she was reportedly inside.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, a call was placed around 12:20 p.m. reporting a burglary suspect in the 900 block of Airole Way. The man, only described as white and in his 70s, drove directly into Aniston’s closed security gates, damaging the property and triggering a swift security response.

TMZ, who first reported the story, noted that the man’s sudden and forceful entry likely caused a significant scare for the actress, best known for her role as Rachel Green on the hit TV show Friends. While the LAPD would not officially confirm her identity, they did confirm that a resident was home at the time and was not harmed.

Aniston’s security team responded immediately, reportedly detaining the intruder at gunpoint before LAPD officers arrived. The man was placed under arrest without further incident.

Sky5 aerial footage later showed clear damage to the property, including a broken retractable arm of the security gate, which had been dislodged and left lying on the ground. The gate was seen being manually opened and closed while news crews monitored the scene from above.

Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or what prompted the crash, and it remains unclear whether the incident was accidental, the result of confusion, or something more intentional.

No injuries were reported, but the breach serves as a striking reminder of how quickly a peaceful moment at home can be disrupted—even in one of Los Angeles’ most secure and exclusive neighborhoods.

Source: KTLA