• Burglars forced entry into the Los Angeles-area home of WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu and former NFL lineman Hroniss Grasu.
• Two suspects in ski masks broke a rear sliding glass door; a security alarm alerted police around 8 p.m.
• Thieves stole several designer handbags valued at more than $60,000. Police are reviewing security video; no arrests reported.
H2: What happened
Police say two masked suspects broke a glass sliding door at the rear of the Los Angeles-area residence Monday night. A home security alarm was triggered at about 8 p.m., prompting an LAPD response. The occupants — WNBA guard Sabrina Ionescu and former NFL offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu — were not at home at the time.
H2: Stolen items and investigation
Authorities told NBC4 Investigates that the burglars stole several handbags with an estimated total value exceeding $60,000. A family member was at the house when officers arrived. Investigators took a formal report and are reviewing footage from the home’s security cameras.
As of Tuesday morning, the LAPD had not made any arrests. Detectives are examining video and seeking leads on the two suspects, who were described in police reports as wearing ski masks.
H3: About the homeowners
Sabrina Ionescu, 28, is a four-time All-WNBA guard who plays for the New York Liberty. She was the No. 1 pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft and earned All-WNBA honors in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Ionescu played a key role in the Liberty’s championship run two seasons ago and attended Miramonte High School in Orinda.
H3: Hroniss Grasu’s background
Hroniss Grasu, 34, was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2015 after playing college football at the University of Oregon, where he overlapped with Ionescu’s college program. Grasu has played for the Ravens, 49ers and Raiders; his last NFL season came in 2023.
H2: Local response and next steps
The LAPD confirmed details of the break-in to NBC4 Investigates and is asking anyone with information or video to come forward. Police continue to review security camera footage from the property as they work to identify and locate the suspects.
H4: Where to find updates
NBC Los Angeles will update the story as police release more details or make arrests. Coverage and related reporting can be found on NBCLA’s channels:
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The incident underscores continued concerns about residential burglaries in the area. For now, Ionescu and Grasu’s representatives and local law enforcement have not released additional statements beyond the LAPD report.
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