Kid Cudi’s home was reportedly targeted by a hungry intruder.
According to TMZ, an unidentified man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly breaking into the rapper’s Los Angeles-area home. Law enforcement sources said the perpetrator was caught on the rapper’s security system at around 5 p.m. and purportedly ate Cudi’s food, used his bathroom, and took a shower.
L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies reportedly arrived at the residence to find the shirtless man in Cudder’s kitchen. He was immediately arrested and charged with felony burglary and theft of utilities. It’s unclear if the individual caused any damage to the home or if any items were reported missing after the arrest.
TMZ reports the individual is now being held on $150,000 bail. Cudi has yet to comment on the arrest.
The break-in occurred just a week after the devastating L.A. wildfires forced Cudi and countless others to evacuate their homes. The Insano rapper confirmed the evacuation in an Instagram Story in which he encouraged his fellow Angelenos to follow suit.
“Had to evacuate my crib,” Cudi told fans. “I’m safe with my loved ones. Dogs are safe. For all the folks who lost their homes, people that are dealing with this, my heart hurts for you and I’m praying for us all and I send ALL my love to you and yours. If you have to evacuate, get out immediately. Don’t hesitate. Be safe, L.A. Love you guys.”
According to CBS News, the ongoing wildfires have left at least 27 people dead, burned more than 60 square miles, and destroyed about 12,000 structures. Celebrities like Jhené Aiko, Madlib, Paris Hilton, Miles Teller, Bryan Greenberg, and Tina Knowles were among those who lost property to the unprecedented fires.
In the 10 days since the wildfires broke out, more than 50 people have been arrested for wildfire-related crimes: looting, burglary, impersonation, and curfew violations. Federal and local law enforcement have since created the Joint Regional Fire Crimes Task Force to investigate and prosecute these types of offenses.
“We will not permit victims to be re-victimized,” United States Attorney Martin Estrada said in a Thursday statement. “Our community has suffered tremendously, and we are here to support them. The Joint Fire Crimes Task Force is committed to addressing crimes coming out of the fires, including any looting, arson, illegal drone flights and fraud. As the rebuilding process begins and donations and relief funds come in, we must ensure that those seeking to take advantage through criminal activity are held fully accountable.”
Of the 50 wildfire-related arrests, nine people have been charged. Those individuals now face sentences ranging from six years to life behind bars, according to the L.A. District Attorney’s Office.
“We want to send a clear and unequivocal message to criminals: If you seek to commit crime during this crisis, from arson, looting, burglary and theft to price gouging and financial scams, we will arrest you, prosecute you, and seek to punish you to the full extent of the law,” LA County DA Nathan Hochman said in a statement. “As billions of dollars in vital aid relief pour into Los Angeles County, our Task Force, comprised of over a thousand prosecutors and thousands of law enforcement agents, will protect those who have suffered from being victimized again. Justice will be swift, certain and significant. Los Angeles County has been tested before and prevailed; and we will prevail again.”