A 19-year-old woman, Rachel J. Lee, described by detectives as a leader of the ‘bling ring’ that brazenly burglarised the homes of the Hollywood young and famous of millions of dollars in cash, jewellery and art has been charged with five felonies.

Authorities alleged that Rachel driven by her love of celebrity fashion and style, masterminded the ring’s series of break-ins at the homes of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and other young celebrities. According to court documents, Lee spearheaded the ring that included many of her former schoolmates at an Agoura Hills high school and is accused of stealing more than $3 million in merchandise.

Lee was charged with three burglaries involving the homes of Lohan, Hilton and reality star Audrina Patridge and two counts of receiving stolen goods. Lee was originally arrested last fall at a Las Vegas home she shares with her father and was released on bail. While several other members of the ring were charged, the investigation into Lee continued.