Dylan Sprouse Tackles Trespasser at His Hollywood Hills Home, Holds Suspect Until Police Arrive

Published: Apr 20 2026

On the early hours of Friday, Dylan Sprouse, the star of "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," and his wife, supermodel Barbara Palvin, discovered an alleged trespasser at their Hollywood Hills residence. According to the Los Angeles Times, Palvin made an emergency call to 911 at approximately 12:30 a.m. after spotting a man on their property, raising concerns of a possible burglary.

Dylan Sprouse Tackles Trespasser at His Hollywood Hills Home, Holds Suspect Until Police Arrive 1

TMZ reported that Sprouse promptly confronted the suspect on the lawn and held him at gunpoint until the police arrived. The authorities apprehended the man, whose identity remains undisclosed, on outstanding warrants. Remarkably, the intruder did not enter the couple's home, and no injuries were reported.

The Hollywood Reporter reached out to representatives for Sprouse and Palvin but did not receive a response. Sprouse is best known for his roles as a child actor on Disney Channel, where he starred alongside his twin brother and Riverdale star, Cole Sprouse, in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" from 2005 to 2008 and its spinoff series "The Suite Life on Deck" from 2008 to 2011. His post-Disney credits include "Dismissed," "Force Grey," "After We Collided," "Beautiful Wedding," "Under Fire," and "Surrender."

Palvin, a Hungarian supermodel and actress, is best recognized as a Victoria's Secret Angel and for her collaborations with brands like Prada and Chanel. She has also accumulated acting credits in "Hercules," "Tyger Tyger," and "Love Advent."

The couple met at a party in 2017 and began dating a year later. They announced their engagement in June 2023 and tied the knot the following month.

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