Top 20 Costliest Celebrity Robberies

Big names attract big headlines, and sometimes very big thieves. Over the last two decades, burglars and armed robbers have targeted homes, hotel suites, storage units, and tour buses to grab jewelry, watches, cash, and collectibles in eye watering amounts. These cases lay out what was taken, where it happened, and what investigators found later.

The entries below focus on clear details that matter. You will see dates, locations, values, and whether arrests were made or property was recovered so the picture is useful from start to finish. Read through to see how different methods and moments of vulnerability led to some of the most expensive celebrity thefts on record.

Tamara Ecclestone

In December 2019, thieves broke into Tamara Ecclestone’s home on Kensington Palace Gardens in London and took jewelry valued at about £25 million while the family was away. The burglars moved through multiple rooms in a timed strike and targeted high value pieces that were easy to carry.

Police later linked the job to a crew that hit other high profile homes in quick succession. Several suspects were convicted after investigators used CCTV, phone data, and international cooperation, and the haul has been described as among the largest at a private residence in the United Kingdom.

Kim Kardashian

On October 3, 2016, armed men entered a private residence inside a Paris hotel and robbed Kim Kardashian of jewelry worth roughly 10 million dollars including a large diamond ring. The attackers restrained the victim and escaped through quiet streets on bicycles.

French authorities later detained multiple suspects after DNA traces and surveillance footage were analyzed. The case prompted tighter practices for how celebrity guests handle valuables during Paris Fashion Week and led many luxury properties to adjust security protocols for high profile visitors.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

In August 2008, burglars entered a Las Vegas residence tied to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and removed an estimated 7 million dollars in jewelry. The loss stood out as one of the most lucrative residential burglaries reported in the city at the time.

A reward was offered as detectives followed leads on the movement of distinctive pieces. The incident has been repeatedly cited in later discussions about the risks posed by large visible collections of watches and diamonds kept in private homes.

Drake

During a 2016 tour stop in Phoenix, a briefcase containing jewelry valued between 2 and 3 million dollars was taken from a parked tour bus used by Drake’s team. Arena cameras captured crucial moments that helped investigators identify a suspect within hours.

Police arrested a man the next day and recovered the briefcase with the items still inside. The swift resolution highlighted the value of venue surveillance and close coordination between event staff and local officers when high value property goes missing in a public setting.

Alanis Morissette

In February 2017, burglars removed a safe from Alanis Morissette’s Brentwood home that held about 2 million dollars in jewelry and other valuables. The theft occurred while the residence was unoccupied.

Detectives tied the entry to a crew working affluent Los Angeles neighborhoods. The case led to reminders about anchoring heavy safes, upgrading alarm zones that cover master suites, and keeping inventories and photos for insurance and recovery.

Paris Hilton

In December 2008, a burglar ransacked Paris Hilton’s home in the Mulholland Estates community and made off with about 2 million dollars in jewelry. The hit later connected to a larger series of celebrity burglaries around the Hollywood Hills.

Arrests in the wider case helped explain how social media posts and public schedules made targets predictable. Some property was recovered, and court records described how the group resold items through secondary markets to conceal the origins.

A$AP Rocky

In May 2017, three armed assailants entered a Los Angeles residence associated with A$AP Rocky and took property reported at more than 1 million dollars in value. A woman inside the home was forced to guide the intruders as they collected jewelry and other items.

The suspects attempted to remove a safe but abandoned it outside before fleeing. Investigators treated the event as targeted and reviewed neighborhood footage to track arrivals and departures that night.

Beyoncé

In early 2021, thieves broke into multiple Los Angeles storage units linked to Beyoncé and removed property valued at around 1 million dollars. The burglars focused on specific lockers in the same facility and worked quickly.

The incident prompted renewed attention on off site storage security. Recommendations included additional lock systems, facility choice based on access controls, and maintaining separate insurance policies and itemized inventories for high value goods.

Tina Knowles Lawson

In July 2023, a safe containing about 1 million dollars in cash and valuables was reported stolen from the Los Angeles home of Tina Knowles Lawson. The disappearance was discovered by a staff member who noticed the safe was missing.

Police examined entry points and reviewed available video while the homeowner increased protective measures. The report added to a pattern of high value residential thefts in the area that summer, and neighbors were advised to audit alarm coverage for garages and side yards.

Usher

In April 2018, burglars entered a West Hollywood residence associated with Usher and took approximately 820,000 dollars in cash and jewelry. The property was empty when the theft happened.

Investigators noted that a security camera and its recording box were among the items taken, which complicated immediate review of footage. The event was grouped with other celebrity burglaries that pushed local departments to expand patrols in hillside neighborhoods.

Riyad Mahrez

In April 2020, a Manchester apartment tied to Riyad Mahrez was burgled with about £500,000 in watches, cash, and collectibles reported stolen. A Richard Mille piece and several Rolex watches were named among the missing items.

Building management alerted residents that a compromised access fob had been deactivated and additional measures were being installed. The theft paralleled other player focused watch crimes across Europe, leading clubs and agents to update personal security guidance.

Kevin Hart

In June 2016, thieves took roughly 500,000 dollars in jewelry, watches, and clothing from Kevin Hart’s Tarzana home while the family was away. Entry points and internal camera footage were reviewed to reconstruct the timeline.

The burglary was part of a wave of San Fernando Valley incidents that targeted recognizable properties. Homeowners in the area were urged to harden safes, adjust alarm schedules, and avoid telegraphing travel through real time posts.

Nick Young

During NBA All Star Weekend in February 2017, burglars entered Nick Young’s Tarzana home and stole about 500,000 dollars in jewelry and other valuables. A wall safe was removed and taken from the property.

Detectives connected the break in to a series of professional jobs focused on luxury watches and designer accessories. The pattern led to specialized tasking for teams that tracked crews moving through the same neighborhoods.

Orlando Bloom

In July 2009, Orlando Bloom’s Hollywood Hills home was burglarized and nearly 500,000 dollars in jewelry and cash was taken. The case became one of the most publicized entries in a larger cluster of celebrity burglaries.

Arrests in the broader investigation produced partial recoveries and restitution orders. Distinctive watch models and serial numbers circulated among dealers and pawnbrokers, which helped identify items that surfaced later.

John Terry

While John Terry was on a family holiday in February 2017, a gang broke into his Surrey home and stole designer goods and jewelry valued at around £400,000. The group returned a second time and tried to access a safe before the alarm fully triggered.

Police from Surrey and London collaborated to identify the burglars, who were later convicted and handed multi year sentences. The judge criticized the social media posts that revealed the house was empty, and security advisors urged delayed posting during trips.

Megan Thee Stallion

In October 2022, two men broke into Megan Thee Stallion’s Hollywood Hills home and stole more than 300,000 dollars in jewelry, cash, and electronics. Security video captured the suspects moving through the residence.

The artist was out of town at the time. Investigators looked for links to other fall season burglaries and emphasized layered alarms, reinforced primary bedroom doors, and concealed placement for portable safes.

Derek Fisher

In January 2017, more than 300,000 dollars in jewelry was taken from Derek Fisher’s Tarzana home, including five Los Angeles Lakers championship rings. The theft was discovered after Fisher returned and found items missing.

The uniquely identifiable rings led to alerts across memorabilia networks. High resolution photos and serial details were circulated to dealers and collectors to improve the odds of recovery if the items resurfaced.

Jenson Button

In August 2015, burglars entered a villa in St Tropez while Jenson Button and others slept inside, and a diamond engagement ring worth about £250,000 was among the items stolen. Local reports raised the possibility that anesthetic gas had been used, though police did not confirm that detail.

The incident drew attention to security for short term rentals on the Riviera. Practical steps included independent alarms, lockable interior suites, and keeping high value items separated from main sleeping areas during overnight stays.

Khloé Kardashian

In March 2014, approximately 250,000 dollars in jewelry was reported stolen from the former Tarzana home of Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom after the property had been vacated and listed for sale. There were no immediate signs of forced entry.

Detectives checked staff and contractor access along with open house schedules to determine who had been inside. The case highlighted the risks that come with transitions between owners and the importance of removing valuables before showings.

Kendall Jenner

In March 2017, Kendall Jenner reported about 200,000 dollars in jewelry missing from her Hollywood Hills home. Officers found no obvious signs of forced entry and treated the incident as a burglary rather than a home invasion.

The event occurred amid a string of celebrity thefts that spring. Advisories focused on limiting access during gatherings, hiring licensed security for large events, and tracking who is on the property after dark.

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