Overview
- The burglary occurred while Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa were on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, with reports first surfacing last Wednesday that their Newport Beach house had been entered.
- Newport Beach police told People that unknown suspects broke a rear sliding glass door, ransacked the primary bedroom closet, and fled through the yard.
- The El Moussas posted on Instagram that their family is safe but that irreplaceable family heirlooms and special memories were taken and left them feeling violated.
- The couple thanked law enforcement for a swift response, said they are taking extra security precautions, and have shared follow-up Instagram messages thanking supporters as they get back to routine.
- The incident has prompted public discussion about real‑time travel posts and home security for public figures, and police have not released a list of stolen items or identified any suspects as the investigation continues.