A burglary at the home of WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu and NFL offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu shook the Los Angeles community on Monday night.
The Incident
Police were called to the Los Angeles-area residence around 8 p.m. on Monday. An alarm was triggered when someone broke a glass sliding window at the rear of the house. Two masked thieves entered the home and took several handbags valued at more than $60,000.
Victims Not Present
Neither Ionescu nor Grasu were home during the break‑in. A family member was present and responded to the emergency call. The police took a report and are reviewing security‑camera footage.
Investigation Status
No arrests were made as of Tuesday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department is continuing to investigate the theft and has not released any additional details.
Sabrina Ionescu
Sabrina Ionescu, 28, is a guard for the New York Liberty. She was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft. Ionescu earned all‑WNBA honors in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 and helped the Liberty win a championship two seasons ago. She grew up in Orinda, attending Miramonte High School.

Hroniss Grasu
Hroniss Grasu, 34, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2015. He played high‑school football at Crespi Carmelite in Encino. Grasu’s professional career has included stints with the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, his last season in 2023.
Key Takeaways
- Two masked thieves stole handbags worth over $60,000 from Ionescu’s and Grasu’s home.
- Neither athlete was present; a family member responded.
- No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The burglary highlights the need for heightened security measures for high‑profile athletes and their families. The Los Angeles Police Department remains on the case, working to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.

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