The incident reportedly happened while Dre as hospitalized with a brain aneurysm.
Four people were arrested on Tuesday (Jan. 5) in Los Angeles' Brentwood neighborhood after they allegedly tried to break in to rap icon Dr. Dre's home, according to multiple reports. The legendary MC/producer, who was hospitalized on Monday following a brain aneurysm, was not in the residence at the time of the incident.
A spokesperson for the LAPD confirmed to Billboard on Wednesday that the arrests came at 10 p.m. PT in Brentwood, where Dre is known to have a residence, though the spokesperson said the department does not verify the owners of targeted homes. LAPD did confirm that the the four arrested were booked on attempted burglary charges.
"Several individuals were hiking over a hill attempting to enter a property," the spokesperson said. "They were confronted by six private security [officers] and they fled the location. As officers attempted to pull the vehicle over a short pursuit ensued."