Kanye West's Los Angeles home has become a crime scene after thieves broke in early on Wednesday.

One of the rapper's aides called police on Wednesday morning to report the incident.

Sources tell TMZ.com items were taken but dropped as the intruders made their getaway.

West was not at home at the time of the incident - he's currently touring Britain with Jay-Z on their Watch The Throne tour.

L.A. police are investigating the break-in. (KL/WNWCZM/MT)