LeBron James says family is safe after man arrested for allegedly trespassing on his property

Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of felony stalking after he allegedly entered the grounds of the NBA star’s Los Angeles property.

LeBron James has reassured fans that his family is safe after a man was arrested following an incident at a Los Angeles property reportedly belonging to the NBA star. The suspect allegedly entered the property but did not get inside the home.

“My family is safe, and that’s the most important thing,” LeBron James told reporters Sunday. “We’re still looking into everything.”

The incident happened Friday night, Nov. 6, while James was in Ohio with the Philadelphia 76ers for their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to reports of a possible burglary suspect at a property in Brentwood around 9:40 p.m. They found a male suspect on the premises and took him into custody without incident.

Police said no one was home when the incident occurred. The suspect, who was not armed, reportedly gained access to the property, although investigators have not established how he entered. According to ABC News, authorities confirmed that the man did not get inside the residence.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of felony stalking. Police have not released further details about his identity or the circumstances that led to the alleged intrusion. James was in Cleveland with the 76ers on Friday evening before the team traveled to Chicago to face the Bulls on Sunday, Nov. 8.