Who is the 'yoga bandit' Jerry O'Connell is talking about?

The 'yoga bandit' is the nickname for a woman arrested for stealing Jerry O'Connell's phone and wallet from his sneakers during a Los Angeles yoga class.

Did Jerry O'Connell have to testify in court for the yoga bandit case?

Yes, Jerry O'Connell was subpoenaed and testified in court against the woman accused of stealing his belongings.

Where did the yoga bandit commit thefts?

The suspect was linked to thefts at multiple yoga studios and a Gymboree in the California area.

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Jerry O'Connell's Yoga Bandit Thief Arrested!

23 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Actor Jerry O'Connell testified in court against his phone thief.
The suspect stole belongings from O'Connell's sneakers at a yoga class.
The thief was linked to similar thefts at other California fitness studios.

Jerry O'Connell's Yoga Bandit Thief Arrested!

Actor Jerry O'Connell shared a surprising update regarding the "yoga bandit" who stole his phone and wallet during a Los Angeles workout class. The individual responsible has since been arrested, and O'Connell was unexpectedly subpoenaed to testify in court against her.

Recounting the incident, O'Connell explained that his belongings were taken from his sneakers while he attended a yoga session. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect, dressed in yoga attire, discreetly removed the items before leaving. She was later connected to a series of similar thefts at various yoga studios and even a children's play center in the California area.

Although O'Connell did not recover his stolen items, including sentimental possessions, he confirmed his financial losses were resolved. The suspect reportedly mouthed "I'm sorry" to him during his testimony. The case highlights a pattern of a thief posing as a waiting family member to access shared spaces and steal from unsuspecting individuals.