The Australian actress Nicole Kidman and her husband, the singer Keith Urban, were victims of a robbery at their home in Los Angeles, in a neighborhood near Beverly Hills. The incident occurred on Valentine’s Night, according to authorities.
A blow to celebrity security
The Los Angeles Police Department revealed the news to the newspaper Los Angeles Times. With this assault, the couple joins the list of celebrities who have been robbed in their homes. According to the officers, these crimes are related to the large number of luxury items that stars often have in their mansions.
How the robbery happened
A police spokesperson reported that they received the robbery report on Friday at 8:00 pm at Lime Orchard Road.
A security guard alerted that the thief broke a glass door, ransacked the house, and fled before the officers arrived.
At the time of the robbery, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were not at home. It is still unknown what items were stolen.
A neighborhood full of stars
Lime Orchard is located within the exclusive Hidden Valley community, in the neighborhood known as Beverly Hills Post Office. Many celebrities, such as Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lawrence, Adele, and Katy Perry, have bought homes in this area.
A luxurious residence with history
According to the cited media, Kidman and Urban bought the house in 2008 for 4.7 million dollars. The mansion has 4,100 square feet, five bedrooms, and was built in 1965. Additionally, it boasts an impressive view of the local canyons.
A wave of robberies targeting celebrities
The police are investigating this robbery as part of a series of assaults on celebrity homes in Los Angeles and other parts of the United States. Authorities believe these crimes may be linked to South American criminal networks specializing in robbing luxury mansions.
This case once again brings attention to the security of the city’s exclusive neighborhoods and the vulnerability of major stars to such crimes.
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