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Nickelodeon actor Chris O’Neal was reportedly taken into custody Monday in connection with a home burglary in Malibu. Details remain sparse but sources say the 31-year-old was booked and later released, and investigators are reviewing security footage tied to the case.
Police action and booking details for the Malibu burglary
Authorities say the incident was reported early Monday morning. According to media outlets, law enforcement detained multiple people in connection with the theft.
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- Booking and release: Reports indicate O’Neal was processed at L.A. County Jail and released the next day.
- Multiple detainees: Sources told outlets that several individuals were taken in during the investigation.
- Sources cited: The initial reporting came from entertainment news sites that track celebrity legal matters.
What investigators say happened at the property
Officials examined security footage after a caller alerted police. Video allegedly showed people inside the residence before officers arrived.
- Call to police placed at roughly 5:45 a.m.
- Footage reportedly captured three adults inside the home.
- Those on camera are said to have entered through the back and tampered with surveillance equipment.
Investigators are treating the footage as a key piece of evidence while the inquiry continues.
O’Neal’s public response and online presence
Representatives for the actor have not issued a public statement. Media outlets say O’Neal has not replied to requests for comment.
- No immediate comment: Requests for his response were unanswered at the time of reporting.
- Social media activity: His last post dates to November 2025, according to his profiles.
- Instagram bio: He describes himself as someone who “acts and makes music.”
Career milestones that made him a Nickelodeon familiar face
O’Neal rose to prominence on family television and later moved between acting and music.
Key TV and film credits
- How to Rock (2012) — played Kevin Reed, a breakout role on Nickelodeon.
- You Gotta See This — served as a co-host on the kids’ entertainment series.
- Swindle (2013) — appeared as Ben Dupree alongside Ariana Grande and Jennette McCurdy.
- K.C. Undercover (2015) — guest role on the show led by Zendaya.
- Greenhouse Academy (2017–2020) — recurring role as Daniel Hayward on the Netflix drama.
- 5th Ward (2020) — one of his more recent acting credits.
Music and early background
O’Neal has pursued music alongside acting. He issued an EP in 2014 and has described his entry into show business as unconventional for his family.
- EP: Released “Just Getting Started” in 2014.
- Early career: Before Nickelodeon, he had worked on a few commercials and said he was the first in his family to pursue acting seriously.
