Hollywood Hills Struck Again: Vandals Target Second Mansion

In a continuation of troubling events, a second multi-million dollar mansion in the Hollywood Hills has been vandalized, further raising concerns in the community. The latest target, a sprawling four-story estate on Sunset Plaza Drive, has been sitting abandoned for years and has now become a canvas for graffiti, much to the dismay of local residents.

"It’s just such a shame. It’s such a beautiful mansion, and it’s just being destroyed because it’s been empty," remarked Jorgen Christiansson, a neighbor who first noticed the damage alongside another local resident over the weekend.

Authorities were alerted soon after, leading to the apprehension of two individuals caught in the act of defacing the property. While this swift response brings some relief, the incident mirrors another recent vandalism attack on a nearby mansion owned by the same family. John Middleton, whose father owns the Philadelphia Phillies, owns both targeted properties, the first of which was similarly defaced just last week on Mulholland Drive.

The string of vandalism is more than a visual eyesore. The abandoned state of these lavish homes has long been a magnet for squatters and unauthorized parties. Christiansson recalled a particularly chaotic event last year that attracted nearly 100 people to the same property, along with an overwhelming police presence. "There were 50 squad cars and three helicopters,” he recounted, describing the disruption caused by a massive pop-up party on the premises.

Nearby residents are increasingly concerned about safety, as the incidents continue to pile up. The Los Angeles Police Department has already responded to multiple calls involving trespassing and burglary at these vacant homes, but it seems the situation is escalating.

Security measures have since been ramped up. Following the weekend arrests, security guards were stationed outside the Sunset Plaza property in an effort to prevent further incidents. However, with two high-profile vandalism cases in such close succession, the community is left wondering what the next step will be to secure these vulnerable homes and restore peace to the neighborhood.

Source: KTLA