Quentin Tarantino: Intruder breaks into his property in Hollywood Hills

Quentin Tarantino‘s property in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, was entered by a trespasser on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. A man entered the property but left before police arrived, according to TMZ and local station KTLA.

The Los Angeles police were initially called for a possible “hot prowl,” a term used when a break-in or burglary is reported while occupants are inside. However, upon investigation, officers did not find any signs of forced entry into the house, TMZ reported in an update.

The suspect had already left the property by the time the police arrived. Law enforcement searched the area but did not locate him, and a trespassing report was filed.

According to TMZ, Quentin Tarantino was not present at the time of the incident. KTLA added that the investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the man’s entry onto the property.

Investigation still underway

In radio exchanges relayed by American media, the suspect is described as a man approximately 35 years old, of slim build, wearing a long-sleeved black top and black pants.

At 63 years old, Quentin Tarantino is one of the most well-known American directors of his generation, recognized for films such as “Pulp Fiction,” “Kill Bill,” “Django Unchained,” and “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.”

As of the morning of September 10, no arrests had been announced in this case. The Los Angeles police are keeping the investigation open following the filing of the intrusion report.