Intruder who smashed through Jennifer Aniston's mansion gates and was held at gunpoint investigated over 'stalker' motive

Police sources have disclosed further information about the man who rammed his car through the gates that lead to superstar Jennifer Aniston's expansive mansion in Los Angeles, California.

The was at home on Monday afternoon when the vehicle breached the border to her property, which was purchased for $20 million in 2012.

Thankfully, the unknown assailant was by Aniston's security team, who rushed the vehicle and detained its male driver. He was held at gunpoint until police arrived.

Initial reports indicated that the intruder, a man who was initially reported to be in his 70s, could possibly have crashed into the actress's gates by accident.

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However, members of the LAPD Threat Management Unit have told that they are now investigating 'bizarre' social media posts, which could indicate a stalking motive behind the incident.

The source said they are "reviewing social media posts" made by the man before the crash, with "a page with several bizarre and rambling posts" being found under the intruder's name.

LAPD sources also disclosed the name of the alleged intruder to the . Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, who is 48 rather than the initially reported 70 years of age, has been booked on a felony vandalism charge for the damage caused to Jennifer Aniston's property.

The Facebook page appearing under his name makes several references to the Friends star, with one post disturbingly referring to Aniston as his "bride." There are also five posts containing her full name.

In one of the disturbing posts, the account with the same name as the intruder says they are looking forward to "finally get to see" Aniston.

The post reads: "Christ Jimmy Wayne Carwyle & Emanuel Jennifer Joanna Aniston Carwyle, HIS LOVE AND INNERMOST BEING WAS US, TWO BEING ONE LIFE, ONE BEING, ONE FLESH, THROUGHOUT LIFE FIXING TO FINALLY GET TO SEE YOU!"

However, it has not been confirmed by police if this profile is the same as the man charged following the incident, or another Jimmy Wayne Carwyle.

While LAPD officers investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash, Carwyle is being held without bail in the LA County Jail.

What are the details of the crash at Jennifer Aniston's home?

A car breached the gates leading to Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air mansion at around 12.20pm local time on Monday, leaving parts of the gate visibly damaged and hanging off.

The intruder was quickly apprehended by Aniston's security detail who held him at gunpoint until police and paramedics arrived. The man was treated by paramedics at the scene and initially taken to a hospital after the crash.

LAPD spokesperson Officer Jeff Lee said the force received a call about a "burglary" at Aniston's home and rushed to the property, where they said the man "ran his vehicle through the gate to the residence."

Aniston did not come face-to-face with the intruder during the distressing incident, as the gate is some way from the main property on the expansive 8,500 square-foot leafy compound.

The car crash was the second time an intruder has attempted to gain access to the Friends star's home. In 2015, just three years after she bought the mansion for $20 million, a through the property's border.

A security guard reportedly called police immediately after it happened and when cops arrived the man claimed he wasn't behind the wheel at the time.

Video footage from the Friends star's home contradicted his claims, according to TMZ, and the suspect was arrested a short time later when he failed a sobriety test.