Lionel Richie's Beverly Hills home burglary leads to arrest

A burglary at Lionel Richie’s Beverly Hills home ended with the arrest of a 38-year-old man early Friday, after police say the intruder entered the residence while the music star was at home. Authorities said the suspect was frightened off when the property’s security alarm activated, and nothing valuable was taken. The incident marks another high-profile security episode in Los Angeles as investigators continue to pursue leads and review surveillance footage.

Police responded to a call just after midnight regarding a residential burglary in the 90210 area. Officers located a man a few blocks away, near Wilshire Boulevard and Beverly Glen Boulevard, and took him into custody on suspicion of residential burglary. The Beverly Hills Police Department stressed that investigators are continuing to examine evidence from the scene, including security camera footage, as the case moves forward. Officials did not publicly identify the homeowner, but multiple outlets have reported the property belongs to Richie.

Representatives for the artist indicated Richie was at home when the break-in occurred and that he is grateful for the quick police response and the arrest. They also emphasized...