Keanu Reeves breaks his silence on the 2023 heist

Keanu Reeves thanked the FBI for returning items stolen from his home in a 2023 burglary.

The 61-year-old actor’s Los Angeles estate was targeted by thieves two years ago, but US authorities worked with officials in Chile to track down some of the star’s stolen possessions – including a personalized Rolex watch featured in John Wick films – and be returned to him.

Keanu, who played an assassin who comes out of retirement after being targeted by burglars in John Wickseries k – thanked the FBI in a handwritten letter, which read: “It is with deep gratitude and appreciation that I write this letter.”

“Thank you very much for all your effort, dedication, professionalism and cross-border cooperation. My warmest regards, Keanu,” he concluded.

Akil Davis, the FBI’s assistant director in Los Angeles, said in a statement: “This case is a perfect example of the excellent international cooperation we enjoy with our Chilean counterparts and our local partners in the Los Angeles Police Department.”

He continued, “While burglary is a local crime in the United States, the FBI works with the Los Angeles Police Department and others to share information through the Grand Theft Task Force and through other channels.”

“These crimes affect celebrities and non-public figures, and the FBI is committed to assisting our local partners in combating this scourge that affects the lives of innocent victims,” ​​the official concluded.

Additionally, LAPD Police Chief Jim McDonnell said, “This case highlights how crime today knows no borders and how vital our international partnerships are to bringing justice to victims here in Los Angeles.”

“The recovery of these stolen items – thanks to the excellent cooperation between the Policía de Investigaciones de Chile, the FBI and our detectives – sends a strong message that organized theft groups will be pursued wherever they operate,” he added.

“I am proud of the work our team has done along with our federal and international partners to hold these criminal networks accountable,” concluded LAPD Sgt.