The Los Angeles residence of celebrated WNBA guard Sabrina Ionescu and her husband, former NFL offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu, became the target of a brazen burglary on Monday night. The incident adds the high-profile couple to a growing list of professional athletes who have been victimised in similar break-ins.
Details of the Burglary
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the break-in occurred around 8:15 p.m. PT on Monday. Authorities reported that two suspects wearing ski masks smashed a glass sliding door at the rear of the property in the Los Angeles region. The broken glass triggered a security alert, prompting a swift police response.
The intruders thoroughly ransacked the home before making off with valuable items. Police confirmed that the thieves specifically targeted multiple high-end purses with a combined value exceeding $60,000. After completing the theft, the suspects fled the scene in an unidentified vehicle, and their direction of travel remains unknown.
Investigation and Athlete Profiles
Fortunately, neither Sabrina Ionescu nor Hroniss Grasu were present at home during the invasion. A family member later discovered the break-in and alerted the authorities. As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made. The LAPD is actively investigating the case and is reviewing footage from security cameras in the area to identify the perpetrators.
Sabrina Ionescu, 28, is one of the WNBA's brightest stars. Drafted first overall by the New York Liberty in 2020, she is a four-time All-Star and was instrumental in the Liberty's championship run. Her husband, Hroniss Grasu, played in the NFL as a center from 2015 to 2023 for teams including the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and Las Vegas Raiders. Both athletes are alumni of the University of Oregon, went public with their relationship in 2021, and married in 2024.
A Troubling Trend for Athletes
This burglary is not an isolated event. Ionescu and Grasu have joined a disturbing pattern where the homes of famous sports personalities are targeted. In a strikingly similar incident just a day prior, Tennessee Titans player Jeffrey Simmons returned to his home after a game in San Francisco to find his rear glass door smashed.
These events highlight significant security concerns for high-earning athletes who often become targets due to their public profiles and perceived wealth. The investigations in Los Angeles and other locations continue as law enforcement works to curb this alarming trend.
