Selleck in hot water: Magnum PI star ‘raided hydrant during drought’

Actor Tom Selleck has been accused of stealing truckloads of water from a public hydrant to help keep his 60-acre California ranch and avocado farm looking lush amid record drought. Private investigators tracked a tanker truck pilfering water from a hydrant and hauling it to the Magnum PI star’s property in Westlake Village, according to a court complaint. The alleged water thefts occurred more than a dozen times over the span of two years, Calleguas Municipal Water District claims in the filing.

We believe that the supplies that we have remaining should rightfully be used by those who have invested in the water system.

Resources manager Eric Bergh told Sky News.

The complaint against Selleck makes the Blue Bloods actor the latest celebrity tied to the so-called “drought shaming” campaign. Vigilantes have taken to filming outdoor water use around the homes of the rich and famous and posting videos online. Aerials pictures of the homes of stars like Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and Barbra Streisand have attracted most interest. Streisand has since highlighted her attempts to save water. Representatives for Selleck have not responded to a request for comment.

We have people who probably never see their water bills because they’re quite wealthy and they have accountants who handle all of that.

Malibu Mayor John Sibert

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