Aniston was away filming a movie in Chicago when the transient allegedly entered her home and told her employees he was "looking for Jennifer," authorities said.

When a worker confronted Hesterbey, he became startled and fled the house, jumping a fence and running toward the beach, officials said. He was arrested later that day while walking along the beach near Aniston's home.

Hesterbey has a prior burglary conviction in Santa Barbara County, prosecutors said.

He remains in custody on $70,000 bail and faces first-degree burglary and petty theft charges. He pleaded not guilty last month and is due in court for a hearing on Sept. 26.

If convicted, he could be sentenced to as much as six years in prison.