LeBron James’ Los Angeles Home Targeted by Alleged Stalker Who Claimed to Be His Son

A man was arrested on suspicion of stalking after security reportedly spotted him on LeBron James’ Los Angeles property, according to a report by TMZ. The outlet says the incident took place on Friday evening, while the basketball star was away from home. TMZ, citing law enforcement sources, reports that security contacted police at about 9 p.m. after a camera allegedly captured the man on the property. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded and arrested the suspect on suspicion of stalking, the report says. The encounter reportedly took an unusual turn when the man told officers he believed he was James’ son. The report does not provide further details about what led to that claim or the suspect’s identity. James was not at the residence at the time, TMZ reports. He was playing in Ohio against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the outlet describing him as appearing for the Philadelphia 76ers. The suspect allegedly did not enter the home, and police took a report for stalking, according to the sources cited by TMZ. No further information about the arrest or any potential charges was included in the report. The account is based on the outlet’s law-enforcement sources; the allegation has not been presented here as a finding of guilt.