Kim Kardashian, given her influence, is one of the most protected celebrities in the world, but a burglar recently managed to slip through the cracks and get into her home.
The reality star is dealing with yet another frightening home security incident on Sunday, August 9th, when a man reportedly broke into her mansion in Hidden Hills, California, as it underwent renovations. Cops and investigators have already made an arrest, with the story ongoing. This incident happened nearly a decade after she was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, a moment that she’s expressed has traumatized her for life. Read more about the latest burglary and what the authorities have released about the arrest below.
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Kim Kardashian's $60M Mansion Was Broken Into Over The Weekend
The billionaire is facing yet another scary security crisis, but this time it happened right at home instead of while traveling abroad.
The SKIMS founder's Hidden Hills mansion was reportedly targeted over the weekend while the massive property was undergoing renovations. Kim and her four children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, were not staying at the home at the time, as they've been staying in a rental during the construction work. The mansion, which she originally purchased with ex-husband Kanye West in 2014, has since reportedly become one of her most valuable homes, reportedly worth approximately $60 million, according to other news outlets.
According to the latest reports from outlets like TMZ, a security guard at the gated property noticed strange activity on Sunday and contacted the police. The suspected burglar allegedly entered the home and ended up stealing a car belonging to one of Kim's staff members before driving around the typically secure neighborhood. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department eventually responded to the crime scene and managed to arrest the man.
Luckily, no one in the Kardashian-Jenner family was home during the incident, and reports claim that the burglar did not have a weapon when he was arrested. The investigation is still underway as police and detectives look for answers as to exactly how he gained access to the property and what, if anything, was taken from inside the home.
Details On The Burglar Emerge As Incident Takes Place 9 Years Following Kim's Paris Robbery Experience
Since the break-in and theft incident occurred on Sunday, authorities have gradually released more information on the man arrested.
The suspect has since been identified as 27-year-old Trey Mendel. Since being taken into custody over the weekend, he's now facing felony charges, and, as reported by Page Six, a judge ordered a mental competency examination after concerns were raised about his mental health in court. He has yet to appear in court, and his bail was set at $75,000.
The latest burglary incident comes nearly 10 years after the mom-of-four was the victim of a terrifying armed robbery in Paris in October 2016. That night, masked men threatened their way into her hotel room during Paris Fashion Week, held her at gunpoint, and stole a large amount of valuable jewelry.
Throughout the years, in interviews and on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim expressed how traumatic the experience was, recalling moments when she swore she was about to be killed, assaulted, and left for her sister, Kourtney, to find her.
The Paris case finally came to an end just last year, making this new burglary all the more notable, with fans of the All's Fair performer hoping she finds a way to increase her security measures even more. Kim has yet to comment on this weekend's break-in, and we'll be curious to see what she has to say.
