A man accused of stealing unreleased music and other materials belonging to Beyoncé has been arrested, but the hard drives containing the tracks have not been recovered, authorities said.
Kelvin Evans was booked into the Fulton County Jail on Aug. 26 on a charge of entering an automobile or other motor vehicle with intent to commit theft or a felony and for violating parole, jail records show. He is being held on a $20,000 bond. Police told media outlets the hard drives with the alleged unreleased music are still missing.
The items were reported stolen from a rented Jeep Wagoneer in a parking deck near Krog Street Market in Atlanta on July 8, three days before Beyoncé’s sold-out performances at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium as part of the Cowboy Carter tour, according to an incident report obtained by ABC News and local media coverage. Investigators said two suitcases containing “sensitive material” were taken; the luggage allegedly held hard drives with footage, set plans and unreleased music, as well as clothing, designer sunglasses, laptops and headphones belonging to members of the superstar’s team.
The Atlanta Police Department’s Larceny from Auto Unit led the probe. Police reported the break-in was captured on surveillance cameras and the scene was dusted for fingerprints. An arrest warrant was issued July 14, and investigators later identified a suspect, according to local reports. WSB‑TV reported that Christopher Grant and Diandre Blue reported the theft to authorities.
Evans’s arrest was reported by multiple outlets after he was taken into custody by the Hapeville Police Department. Fulton County jail records show a lengthy arrest history dating to 2002, with 37 prior bookings listing offenses that include aggravated assault, criminal trespass, writing bad checks, heroin possession and parole violations.
Police and prosecutors have not publicly detailed the evidence linking Evans to the July break-in, and officials did not say where investigators believe the missing hard drives might be. Representatives for Beyoncé did not immediately comment when contacted about the arrest, according to prior coverage.
The theft follows earlier security incidents involving Beyoncé-related property. In March 2021, a storage unit was reportedly targeted and valuables estimated at about $1 million — including designer handbags and dresses — were taken. Media reports at the time also said storage units believed to be connected to the singer’s production company, Parkwood Entertainment, experienced break-ins.
Authorities have said they continue to investigate the July theft. Recovering the missing drives and any unreleased recordings remains a priority, law enforcement sources told media outlets. No charges specific to the alleged possession or distribution of stolen music have been announced publicly beyond the auto-entry and parole‑violation counts listed in jail records.
The investigation underscores ongoing concerns about the security of touring artists’ equipment and materials, particularly items left in vehicles between shows. Law enforcement agencies have advised teams traveling for performances to limit the storage of sensitive materials in unattended vehicles and to use secure, tracked storage when possible.
As the case proceeds, prosecutors will determine whether additional charges will be filed and whether investigators can locate the missing hard drives and other stolen property. Court records and official statements are expected to provide further details as the matter moves through the legal system.