Burglars ransack Hollywood Hills home in multi-million dollar heist

A homeowner remains shaken after burglars smashed their way into a Hollywood Hills home in a brazen multi-million dollar heist.
The break-in, which targeted a home in Doheny Estates, happened on Tuesday at around 12:30 p.m. The homeowner, identified only as Luis, believes he was targeted.
“My neighbor called me and said, ‘Are you at your house?’” Luis recalled. “I said no. He said, ‘I’m sorry but I think you have been hit.’”
KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on July 9, 2024.
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[@CThomas-wg4gc]

This is done by people that know their victims personally

[@kalb.3002]

Or a inside job rather for insurance $$$🤷🏽

[@stuwest3653]

This guy doesn't hang out with thugs. Most likely a 3rd party.

[@Rebellion594]

Local cleaner😂

[@chaptervixo]

They don't know him . They use drones and cameras in bushes to scope out homes

[@RobertO-vu4xb]

@@stuwest3653 He hangs out with thugs of a much more sinister level.

[@anonymousgirl799]

The thief is someone he KNOWS. Know who you're letting in your home!!!! SMH

[@libra8993]

yes someone he knows... possibly himself

[@claudiasalinas9840]

Right.. Most likely it was one of his girlfriends

[@claudiasalinas9840]

​@libra8993 lol tell me why that crossed my mind..

[@BigCarSmallSuv]

Plus how would this guy , who’s says “Patek Philippe” in the most fruitiest way possible have ties to a Sophisticated crime ring

[@startingtech3900]

super rich guy doesnt have a hardwired security system? damn thats crazy

[@libra8993]

to convenient

[@kendra.achildress5210]

Every security system these days is connected to the internet.

[@startingtech3900]

@@kendra.achildress5210 not true only fools system are connected to wifi easily hacked or disrupted. as rich as he is hardwired should have been a must

[@NT-or9wh]

@@kendra.achildress5210Some cameras allow memory cards so even if WiFi or internet is disabled they still record locally as long as they have power.

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

All security systems now are Internet Based (IP protocol, IP POE Camera Systems, etc. etc.). A hacker could remotely log in and disable the security system. A power outage or EMP attack, could disable the vast majority of security systems in America. A wealthy person like this guy would presumably have a backup generator or solar/ battery system.

[@JK-lp6uw]

He acts as if he knows their exact movements in his house. Interesting.

[@eyob4794]

Explaining their exact actions with the cameras shut off????? Makes sense

[@spartacus895]

​@@eyob4794 you should loo into how cameras work.....they record up until they are turned off. he clearly states that one guy went to the the room to turn them off. please adjust tinfoil cap and come up better conspiracies.

[@spartacus895]

you should loo into how cameras work.....they record up until they are turned off. he clearly states that one guy went to the the room to turn them off. please adjust tinfoil cap and come up better conspiracies.

[@user-um8zt2ke8o]

​@@spartacus895 some people specialize in selective hearing bc they approach every situation with the intention of proving someone wrong instead of simply listening.

[@libra8993]

@@user-um8zt2ke8o contrarianism, oppositional defiance disorder, narcissism

[@zenithproject817]

Looks like he was showing off his collection on social media to me 😂😂

[@mhaas281]

Where do you see that?

[@jubayarahmed342]

Exactly, and claiming he led a private life lol

[@nickg2561]

Where?

[@zenithproject817]

1:49

[@alfonsom.9271]

Isn’t this liberty Chan husband? She posts all the time…

[@SchondorfEnt]

As a builder, there are ways we put safes in a house that are virtually impossible to remove. What he needs is a decoy safe, that's heavy but removable and has a built in GPS. Most thieves would spend their time focused on carrying that out of the house. In the decoy safe, he should also have at least 10 really good fake watches and a gun with blanks in it. Just in case he's robbed at gun point. He should be keeping the real goods in a safe that nobody knows about, not even a housekeeper. His security system is a whole other story.

[@carolaguilera6911]

Thanks for a logical answer. Only one that makes sense

[@idread3523]

I like your thinking

[@whodidit99]

Even wi-fi systems can be disabled these days.

[@SchondorfEnt]

@@whodidit99 In homes like these, considering the assets one is looking to protect, there are plenty of measures with back up batteries and wi-fi capability. Do a combination of visible cameras and indivisible ones.

[@davids6698]

Why does he need a gun with blanks?

[@TEBerrigan]

Guarantee he's always showing them off on social media, with full video of the house layout in the background.

[@ericp1139]

His woman, Liberte Chan certainly did. Flaunting wealth has its risks.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

He has $500,000 in watches and less than $1,000 in home security. Any reasonable alarm would have worked. Any reasonable cctv would have worked. They will run on a battery backup system for several minutes, even over an hour. His alarm and camera system both going offline should have been an auto alert to him and/or his 5 nominated contacts. Who spends so much just on watches, never mind the rest of your stuff, and virtually nothing on security?

[@alonsonavarro3959]

Same, even my simple home security system alerts me if anything goes offline. Even if someone turns it off with the passcode, I am sent an alert.

[@56585656587]

Don’t be stupid, this was an inside insurance job. He never had those watches, he only had them insured and a semblance of a security system to show the insurance company. Now he gets a million dollar payout and everyone is happy.

[@David_7171]

Apparently he wasn’t such a private person if the robbers knew everything about him. His movements, his assets and his home.

[@americafirst9144]

AirTag, binoculars, device that shuts down security systems.

[@ajx1994]

The photos of him showing off watches on social media definitely tell a much different story...

[@jaybruno3571]

@@ajx1994exactly

[@KB-kp2oz]

​@@ajx1994You must have made that up or had seen it somewhere else.

[@Itsmeagain828]

​@KB-kp2oz Yeah, it's probably one of the two Sherlock.

[@lastime77]

It must be done by someone who helps set up security.

[@AveIvy]

I would agree. They may have also hacked into that security system and watched his every move.

[@JennyWren333]

Or housecleaners.

[@depthcharge6215]

Loose lips sinks ships. Maybe a fake potential buyer he invited in.

[@veryslyfox]

Or contractors who have worked on the house. Be careful, half of the contractors & construction workers are ex-cons who couldn't get a job doing anything else.

[@boboutelama5748]

The perps where black. I knew it the moment the anchor said they fled in white jeep grand Cherokee. Only black peoples drive those cars in white.

[@MYSTERYMAN9933]

I really hope this homeowner didn't commit insurance fraud.

[@cranberryeater7459]

I think it’s very possible. He should be investigated

[@donnasloane9031]

I'm poor but I am so sorry to hear this....bless your home

[@bigcatauna]

No one wants to steal my $30 Casio

[@DarkstarDarth]

That’s what bill gates says…lol

[@Hardworkandrealestateprofits]

And mine keeps time just as good as those over priced watches but I feel bad for the guy. He enjoys his watches people should leave other peoples things alone.

[@jondriguez]

🤣

[@Flipnred78]

$30😳 too steep for me

[@pinstripedynasty6117]

Depends on what neighborhood you are in lol

[@randoir1863]

Those watches are now overseas and will probably turn up in the UAE .

[@hi-lx7wr]

Trust me, those watches are probably in a garbage can or sitting around

[@EggmondChad]

@@hi-lx7wrum no 🤣

[@MyHighHorse]

People who live in the uae can afford a new watch. There are other countries that would be more likely.

[@randoir1863]

@MyHighHorse people who live in the UAE live there because they can afford it . The watches will be sold to non residents or newcomers who are stupid enough to buy them .

[@user-kh7eb7th8d]

He’s in on it for insurance

[@gerardocenteno3424]

When people learn to not show everything they have in social media. People bragging all the stuff buying is calling for thief to go and stealing that stuff.

[@BasketBloxBros]

Lowkey it's not as easy as you think. If you ever accumulate millions, I feel like it's just human nature to buy luxurious things and maybe post a thing or two about it on social media. At least that's what I would do if I were rich.

[@gerardocenteno3424]

@@BasketBloxBrosno problem to show sometimes the luxury you buy, but all the time exposed yourself to the lavish lifestyle to gain support or more fame in the internet is calling for thief to came at you all the time.

[@eddiev1548]

🤦🏻‍♂️ be careful with the company that you keep🤷🏻‍♂️

[@spiritanimal7516]

With all that money he should have had a hidden safe or a hidden room for all his valuables.

[@neonxfirefly]

He had so many valuables bro. Did u see the closet?

[@optimistprime7897]

Don't you think that's victim blaming? He should be able to display his property inside his home anyway that he wants to because breaking into people's homes and stealing from them is wrong. It's not his fault that this happened to him. It is similar to asking a woman why she was wearing that dress if she's been sexually harassed or assaulted. People should keep their hands off of other people's belongings and they should stay out of homes they don't belong in.

[@leonblack2651]

​@optimistprime7897 people shouldn't do a lot of things but here we are.

[@KB-kp2oz]

​@@leonblack2651and your point was what exactly?

[@leonblack2651]

@KB-kp2oz kinda slow aren't you?

[@cbkra098]

$500 security system for a multi million dollar house is wild ngl

[@chuckxu5910]

If I had that much money, I be hiring private security guards

[@oe5110]

i bet it was a diy "home security" kit

[@sandraheilman2543]

Get a doberman ..Woof Woof.

[@maxratner1910]

so just unplug the router and that's it!

[@jimmyn91406]

Looks like the guy had a Blink camera system 1:39min you have all that expensive jewelry and you don't have high end safe.

[@markrouse2416]

Owning a Rolex can be a good investment. Owning a customer list of those who buy several high end watches in one year is priceless.

[@beccalove8791]

My mom’s house was robbed recently and they took cash and jewelry. They cut the security system. Evil, evil people.

[@kaydencefreeman6043]

It wasn’t a multimillion dollar home so

[@thewedge8823]

I had some furniture delivery guys come inside my house, they noticed I was wearing a high end watch, they started asking questions like if I have a big watch collection, and the types I have etc... I just changed the subject real quick.. lol. Can't trust anyone these days.

[@Sbrabson04]

I hope you immediately showed them your gun collection. My buddy use to do that in our youth, when friends had random strangers with them

[@BillyBJohnson]

@@Sbrabson04that’s a double edged sword and can easily backfire. Never tell anyone you have a gun, you don’t want them to expect it. If you show them your guns, they’ll end up planning to steal those.

[@notsure1135]

That was kinda dumb of you. Save that flex for familiar faces.

[@izzybizzy9589]

Never trust those workers. I had a worker named Jose who stole from me and got away

[@noyxabandith5991]

No way Jose

[@michaeln.2383]

This guy must be worth at least $10 million or $20 million. He could've hired an armed guard to babysit the watches.

[@marcymccann901]

True, but that also could've lead to a hostage situation if anyone was present at the time.

[@michaeln.2383]

@@marcymccann901 Yeah, I was thinking he might need two. He could afford it.

[@Realitycheck327]

Insurance claim isn’t possible..I don’t think insurance won’t cover more than 1,000,000 on watches the rest you’ll have to put it in the bank

[@shawtykash6694]

He robbed his self.😂 It’s in his voice

[@Oksure420]

It’s someone that’s been in the house before and they relayed the information on and they get a percentage. It’s been happening for many many years in California. Could be a handyman or a gardener a pool guy a house cleaner, but even the police are too stupid to start with them.

[@HeadStronger-HS]

All it takes is one party talking to the wrong person when your a little tipsy and boom..

[@globalautobahn1132]

This ☝️

[@KaLee-ml1ks]

Gay party gone wrong!

[@FactCheckDoResearch]

Insurance scam. 90+% of ppl that live like this are in debt….

[@breal7277]

Prob they same guys who installed the security system.

[@jp13119]

That was my thought.

[@barbaratheard5992]

I've heard of that too. Granted, the security firm is licensed as is all employees but nothing about their honesty. I was insured on my first job in SF at the tender age of 18 in 1967...that was an insurance company job.

[@benmcdaniels1]

That sucks man, I had a small collection of coins stolen “not worth this guys stash but a few grand” which is a lot for me!!! You save these things and have memories attached to them and someone takes your things it’s a horrible feeling

[@liberty-matrix]

Remember when police circulated photos of criminal at-large, regardless of race?

[@mamadouaziza2536]

Something(s) aren't adding up here... He can afford a $4 million dollar house and several $150k watches but he doesn't have a safe, a house sitter or cellular alarm system? He can pay someone $30 bucks an hour to house sit for him for 6 hours a day.. He can have multiple cellular alarm systems that will work even when the power is turned off.. And where is the built in safe??? This is either insurance fraud or someone close to him set him up to be robbed. Someone knew exactly how to disarm his system and they knew where his watches were at.. Inside job..

[@stuwest3653]

If you had listened, there is no cell signal and he doesn't need money. If he did he could easily sell the watches.

[@dens3096]

Listen. The guy is not very bright. He collected expensive watches which are worthless and obsolete. Nobody in a clear mind would buy them now! So what do you expect from him? 😂

[@mrbear3487]

Something is definitely off about this burglary

[@stuwest3653]

@@dens3096 You know nothing. The watch market has never been hotter.

[@n7nobodycats]

alot of people collect alot of things that look and seem worthless to most people, card collectors, penny collectors, etc. though i do agree. he could have used a safe, or some kind of bullet proof glass trophy case thing if he wanted them to be visible when he went in there to look at them or whatever.

[@luishetzler9429]

Sounds like his security system was like putting The Club on a Lamborghini

[@bsmba1347]

huh?

[@luishetzler9429]

@@bsmba1347 I ment the club steering wheel lock cheap anti theft

[@manlystan100]

Seriously...you'd think he'd get a premium security system. Unless it's insurance fraud.

[@sillyeve97]

Exactly! 😂😂

[@changkwangoh]

@@luishetzler9429the yoots nowadays don’t know what The Club is lol lol

[@jentran7957]

I gotta ask how he got no initial notifications? My camera set up at home and at the shop give me instant notifications when someone’s seen on the camera. The other weird thing is why the alarm company didn’t send anyone when the power was cut off. That set up is probably really good so you’d think theyd have some protocol with power being cut to send someone or contact the owner at least.

[@Justicewarrior908]

There is just no way people can’t tell they aren’t been watched, especially when certain suspects or cars r nearby.

[@kyliefire5008]

He could have easily afforded a uncrackable safe. 🤷‍♀️

[@f4ll3nzr0]

The Patek alone could pay for armed security for a couple of years.

[@srji489]

So it makes right to steal ! It's like blaming your grandmother who was mugged for not learning martial arts.

[@BillyBJohnson]

@@srji489no but he’s saying the homeowner is dumb for not taking more precautions. That’s like leaving your door open and acting shocked when someone steals.

[@notsure1135]

@@srji489not really, he should have spent more money given what was invested in those watches.

[@srji489]

@@BillyBJohnson ever heard of a high trust society. People leave their keys in the ignition in white rural towns in America and no one steals them.

[@optimistprime7897]

Definitely someone who has worked on the property or someone he knows, like an ex. If they're hitting a lot of houses in that area then it's people who have done work in a lot of the houses. That should make them actually pretty easy to figure out. All of the victims should come together and discuss if there is a common denominator of people who have worked in their homes.

[@seeharvester]

Old Joe is letting them in thru the border. Everyday.

[@Mmmkay10]

Or someone from the security company who’s watching the cameras into people’s homes and listening in on their conversations. Amazon experienced a lot of controversy a few years ago because their Echo Show product was recording and saving people’s conversations. A security company would have way more access and considering someone knew where to go and how to disable it, that tells me it may be someone from the security company. Anyway, just a theory.

[@seeharvester]

@@Mmmkay10 Here's a theory for you... Almost all security cameras are made in Chyna... All chinese cameras have a backdoor built in... All security systems are connected to the wifi .... A lot of Chinese have been coming over the border as of late. Think about it.

[@Consistent-Penalty71]

"I am a very private person." At 1:49 of the video, there are two watches being displayed. I am guessing that's the homeowner, and he posted those pics to social media. And yet, he is surprised he got burglarized. Not blaming the victim here. I am just wondering where the surprised part comes in.

[@ridesharerealtalk5985]

This dude orchestrated the whole thing he has insurance on all those watches he will get millions back in insurance money guaranteed

[@ral808]

Yeah he seemed too calm 😂

[@Marinersfan5oh3]

So all you have to do is disable the Wi-Fi that doesn’t seem too hard… and now you saying that on the news doesn’t help either😳🙄

[@rebeccanajera-moya3621]

Unfortunately you have very few companies for selections in WI FI otherwise he could of chosen two separate securities. I know this sounds crazy or extreme, but look at all the robberies going on and no one is safe anymore. How did we get here?

[@user-zf3xb3qx8w]

disable........and the FRONT GATE automatically OPENS??? ok, now back up the cube van and load 'er up.

[@joegug4751]

Millions of dollars in watches in a closet. A 5000 safe would have prevented this.

[@Gentepreneur]

a TL 30 safe that weighs 2=3k pounds would be ideal

[@user-lp1jw9bo5y]

Can someone saying insurance fraud

[@gocelts]

I'm pissed...My house in Koreatown was ransacked and it took ONE LAPD OFFICER 9 hours to show up with a notepad. Why does that guy get special treatment?

[@ImUrZaddy]

Is your house worth as much, just as big?

[@gocelts]

@@ImUrZaddy My point exactly. Two tiered law enforcement

[@tattoomesam]

Damn Luis, you living good man. Mad respect, I’m sure you will recover from this. I’m sure you are well insured.

[@dens3096]

The best way to disable a multi million dollar house security system is just to cut an internet cable from outside of the house 😂

[@Karim-ik5ij]

NOt really, they run on cellular services if the internet is cut. Even basic security systems like ADT use cell service. The hubs also have back up power batteries for 24 hours.

[@user-lp1jw9bo5y]

Burglar alarms have cell phone back up communication so soon as you cut that line the radio transmitter trouble with the monitoring stations and if they’re wise they will have private patrol respond to their alarm system if they’re cheap they won’t or if they’re pulling insurance fraud they won’t

[@nolimitlj21]

@@Karim-ik5ijbro u think someone living in Hollywood hills will have ADT? 😂😂

[@Karim-ik5ij]

@@nolimitlj21 Well, no I'm just saying the crapiest home security system will have cellular backup

[@MegaKingdavid22]

Now I understand fiber optic underground cause of thoughts like this.

[@iamthelaw69]

0:46 that's the face of someone who planned the whole insurance fraud.

[@eddiev1548]

🙄 I agree🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Kevin-mk6jo]

Nah... that's liberte chan husband. Ktla covering this cause she worked there. How yall don't know this?

[@WVMOTARD]

You live in California I’d be worried about a lot of things cause it’s only going to get worse!!!

[@solsticemeows]

"Im very private" Has Los Angeles news crew film the inside of his home to broadcast to all of los Angeles and more.

[@alexliebeskind1254]

haha, this right here.....I'm sorry that it happened to him but what a ridiculous statement.

[@californiabreeze2182]

Insurance fraud

[@reviewithme9913]

I kind of got those vibes

[@robertsantiago953]

The prices of those shown on the video dont look like super expensive 😂

[@gypsy2007]

Yeah...he doesn't seem upset or sad about it. And he's announcing it to the world. You might be right.

[@stuwest3653]

This guy obviously doesn't need money and if he did he would simply sell them.

[@GrantTodd-eh7ub]

@@stuwest3653 These types of people can never get enough money, they're greedy. You get a lot more money commiting insurance fraud than you would selling the watches.

[@ALookBackInTime]

A wifi security system? Did he buy that at Target?

[@cemdursun]

Most cameras are wireless these days. Where have you been?

[@MajorAddiction]

Costco

[@masonite1973]

@@cemdursun They ones they sell at Target are lol

[@BillyBJohnson]

@@cemdursunyea for a cheap surveillance system like ring. Most people in expensive home have expensive security that will still store the footage on a disk. Those who do have ring usually have both systems.

[@marcymccann901]

Walmart.

[@solomonoverhead]

This is a job best suited for someone who also wears a mask. The iconic Caped Crusader: "But he's out there right now and I've gotta go to work."-Batman🦇 Or call Underdog: "There's no need to fear, Underdog is here!"-Underdog🐶 Or yet another iconic one -Captain Midnight: "Captain Midnight, sword of justice🗡⚖️striking terror in the hearts of all evildoers!" These burglars seem to have some knowledge of the victim. Humph.

[@dannydanix8698]

I'm pretty sure this was done by an installer of 1. Alarm system 2. Vault installers 3. Security personal 4. Close associate or a friend's friend.

[@skid599]

Basically anyone then?

[@liamhaffener3325]

Dozens of high end watches? Dude it’s hard to feel bad for rich people 😂

[@blahblahblah3722]

Yet if you were rich you would want ppl to care.

[@norwegianblue2017]

When just your wrist watches are worth more than most people's homes, don't be surprised if you get targeted. Expect more of this as income inequality swells in this country. It's very third world.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

So millionaires are responsible for the laziness of some other people?! One has to expect the lazy poor to just help themselves to the items of the hard working rich people?!?

[@charleslavoie5402]

Most rich people have inherited wealth. I personally know a few rich people with inherited wealth. Trust me, they are the Least hardworking people you can find.

[@davidwright873]

@@thesun-N-moon8885 He's not saying its fair...He's saying that's just the way it is....He's stating facts, not pointing fingers or trying to figure out why....The haves will always,...ALWAYS....be the targets of the have nots...FACT!

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@charleslavoie5402 That is actually not true in the US. Two thirds of millionaires are self made. But the growing income gap is still a problem.

[@norwegianblue2017]

@@thesun-N-moon8885 The gap between rich and middle/working class keeps growing despite people still doing the same jobs they did in the past. When I was a kid I lived in an upper middle class neighborhood. Up the street we had a veteran NFL player who went to the Superbowl. He made good money, but he didn't live in a gated palace like an NFL player like that would live today.

[@geminisunleomoon]

I wonder how much those watches were insured for. Surely a collection that valuable is insured, one would think.

[@thevibe7415]

Low cost security : 1.Multiple dogs 2.cameras with there own powering system 3.a live in maid 4.a actual retired police officer

[@crazycool905]

yes, they should have guard dogs. and have a sign outside saying "dog on premises". This will scare crooks thinking dogs will bite them. My security system has an alert notification when someone enters a point of view and it sends it to my phone right away. I have caught people trying to steal my packages, crash into my car etc. So defenitely having this will help. You will catch them as soon as they try to enter then you can call police and head to your house.

[@rnhim2072]

Multiple annoying large cactuses in front of windows, tasteful decorative bars protecting windows and entryways

[@thevibe7415]

@@crazycool905 sounds great! May sure to have a system that runs on its own battery system!

[@thevibe7415]

@@rnhim2072 cactus is great however maybe not if you have small animals. I do like the idea of cutting of the spikes and having it look like there’s cactus! Bars on windows are always legit!

[@incrediblena9827]

Seriously how do you install a camera with its own powering system?

[@tellucas]

If those watches are six figures then there are only a few of each model in the wild and all current owners are probably known to Petek. Almost like stealing a painting.

[@JamesonBrown-en2tx]

@@tellucas exactly. Finally someone with a brain.

[@tellucas]

@@JamesonBrown-en2tx other than a minor adjustment somewhere off the grid those watches will be impossible to get serviced.

[@JoeS97756]

There's lots of these dopes running around with those kind of watches. 2 types of people have them, the super rich and the wanna be's.

[@RSfandude]

Black market is bigger than you think

[@AxtionMag]

Not an easy task whatsoever turning these very expensive and easily identifiable timepieces into cash. Very limited market for these items.

[@jerrynadler2883]

Not overseas. Can be easily sold in Hong Kong, Singapore, or Dubai.

[@JamesonBrown-en2tx]

​@@jerrynadler2883honestly doesn't matter. The SNs of those watches were immediately reported and got put on the stolen registrar for these manufacturers. It's a global list since Rolex, PP, AP, VC, etc are all international companies. He also already circulated all the SNs of all 50 watches to all major luxury watch platforms dealers. Before you can sell such an expensive piece like these, you need to have the SNs vetted with all the information. These watch dealers then contact Rolex ,PP, etc to have them verify the SNs. Also these SNs are shared amongst the community so the moment they try and list it, they'll be rejected by every watch dealer that sells watches in this super high price range. No watch dealer in this price segment segment is not doing their homework on hot watches and is taking a risk listing stolen watches. That's their credibility on the line and that's everything in this industry. It's their livelihood. The only way these crooks will be able to sell them is at a colossal loss on the street corner to people who can't afford a $1k watch. Anyone who knows watches who's spending that kind of money on a watch, would have to be the most clueless person on the planet to not go through the motions of getting the SN authenticated by Rolex, PP, AP, etc. No one's buying these hot $50k watches . At least no buyer that would be buying that type of watch because they know they'll never be able to service the watch (these watches use automatic movements and need servicing every few years or so) because Rolex, PP, AP, etc service center will actually confiscate the watch when it's brought in for service since it will be on the stolen registrar.

[@Melior_Traiano]

@@jerrynadler2883 Don't those watches have individual IDs so they will always be able to track them back to their original owner?

[@tomskordakis4020]

lol it can be easily sold if someones hungry enough, this is wild tho. Man should have way better security if he has all that!

[@Qrayon]

Not if they're sold for pennies on the dollar.

[@lindabradford9591]

How does he know where each person went if the internet for the cameras was disabled?

[@marybeshay8504]

I'm sorry to hear this again and again. Too bad we have to deal with this everyday, not good for everyone

[@muskratrepairservices7701]

Not a multimillionaire’s watches! OH THE HUMANITY

[@jaad9848]

Also the valuations of those specific watches have been taking a downturn recently so the previous appraisal is probably above the actual market value substantially.

[@anthonytaylor7875]

Haha. Finally someone that has a comment to make apart from “trying to crack the case”.

[@SalSanchez-dy6cn]

Wonder who the governor is

[@992rstt]

What kind of sad comment is this? Nobody deserves to get robbed, regardless of their net worth.

[@ogre5175]

​@@992rsttNah f them

[@pytube777]

Could be the security system installers.

[@deuteronomycurse3221]

💯

[@crazycool905]

yes, like they had to study how everything works and where it was placed. Like how did they know exactly how to disable and where it was? also how did they know how the internet for the cameras worked?

[@shadow.banned]

Or Israeli Defense Force security details importing foreign tech... Probably start to see it more and more around defense/aerospace industry families.

[@tracyearwin2241]

WHY in hell would you be "Styling & Profiling" such expensive watches On Line!??? Now, realize the role that you played in this Sir. SMDH.....

[@sandrajohnson8227]

It definitely was done by someone he know to know what your coming for and where to go .....is insane literally 😳 🤦‍♀️ smh

[@marcymccann901]

Someone he told about his collection, that's for sure!

[@newenglandcoast7121]

I would check where he bought them from. Who knew about his collection more?

[@rrydinhigh2452]

What do you mean by "check where he bought them"? Do you think they would admit to sharing/selling that info 😆😆?

[@vsznry]

@@rrydinhigh2452 uh if its a legit dealer, yes. They gotta give cops that info in an investigation.

[@RA-Redacted68]

I've just said the exact same thing.

[@sunrise7236]

He put pictures online....

[@popeye089]

No, it’s insurance fraud. Simple

[@audraarndt1824]

Access to insurance records??

[@CEELOS420]

Could it be a scheme from the owner?

[@jeffsadon552]

That closet is bigger than my apartment

[@FreeAgent7111]

The reward for information and conviction should be worth watching for...

[@blanchedevereaux5403]

I'm having trouble caring about a man who bought 50 overpriced watches. If they were that valuable he would've kept them in a safe.

[@staypositive950]

The watches are a store of value. It is stupid to keep your money in cash when you have that much. What you are saying is you don't care that a person was robbed. Be careful that karma doesn't visit you.

[@RobertO-vu4xb]

If you could value material possessions so highly he is hardly what you could call a man

[@staypositive950]

@@RobertO-vu4xb you are jealous of his wealth. Work harder on yourself instead of giving into envy.

[@staypositive950]

@cc1658 Quite the opposite. I hate thieves and a disordered society. I take offense when people are okay with it as the commenter is. Where did I wish anyone ill?

[@notsure1135]

@@staypositive950but you do wish ill upon them, for all their disorder…

[@unploog]

won't someone please think of the multimillionaires

[@rhonda1505]

😂

[@jlyout]

I wonder how his home owners insurance will handle this?

[@user-ne7zk2gu3x]

Because they only insure up to a certain amount of money. But…. He could have sprang for extra valuable personal property insurance for what ever amounts he needed or just has separate policies on them.

[@sheilastahl633]

Install a driveway alarm allowing you to know when they are on their way to your door. Sorry for your loss.

[@christiangaming777]

Well if you're a millionaire, shouldn't you hire actual security and shouldn't you have people in general maintaining the property at all times. Had he just had one person in that house with access to a gun, it would've been enough to make the robbers think twice.

[@marcymccann901]

True, but they might also become suspicious in the robbery or be taken as hostages, as well.

[@Thebluesky0311]

Yea these thiefs had some inside info!

[@darkwarrior478]

This ....insurance job, likely gets the watches back later.

[@kalb.3002]

Yup those watches have lost value the last 3/4 yrs …mostly a insurance job

[@johnevanrogers1198]

Smells like insurance fraud, Luis...

[@lucifersapphire8412]

Oh no millionaires getting robbed.. hold my phone while I go look for fu*ks to give 😂💀

[@patrickp8785]

How much you wanna bet he set this up himself

[@Mmmkay10]

Or someone from the security company who’s watching the cameras into people’s homes and listening in on their conversations. Amazon experienced a lot of controversy a few years ago because their Echo Show product was recording and saving people’s conversations. A security company would have way more access and considering someone knew where to go and how to disable it, that tells me it may be someone from the security company. Anyway, just a theory.

[@foxmulder7616]

​@@Mmmkay10he told everyone how to do it in this interview lol disable the Internet, in the media room, cameras shut off, everything shuts off and the "gate opens". Lol

[@user-lp1jw9bo5y]

Insurance investigators are a step above the stupid cop investigator

[@shadow.banned]

@@Mmmkay10 Local police are given unfettered access to everyone's Ring, Google, Ubiquiti cameras to people who shouldn't even have access. They are now giving out warrant access to people who aren't even law enforcement officers or qualified to surveil- probably why there's been repeat breaking and entering into multiple high value targets in areas like Hollywood Hills, Beverly, Playa del Rey, etc.

[@ATF.California]

They just jammed the WiFi I have the same device cost me 300 bucks but well worth it works every time. And I’m positive they were casings the place out for days if not weeks These dudes are pros good for them

[@jimshoe402]

Had on FOX $1000 Jammed and all over for homes like 500'..Haha Rich Bozo Take Care I'm Poor..

[@Mmmkay10]

Maybe it’s someone from the security company? He said they knew what was there and what to take and knew how to disable the sophisticated alarm system with cameras. Maybe someone from the alarm company is watching the cameras and listening in without the owner knowing? It can’t be that difficult as there was controversy over the Amazon’s Echo show recording people’s conversations. It’s probably someone from the security company!!

[@AveIvy]

ADT has a system that works even if your internet is disabled.

[@marianadominguez8262]

😂😂😂 😂😂

[@R_A_3000]

Oh here come the security systems ads. 😆

[@gloriousapplebees]

ADT is a waste of money. There are other providers that give the same service for a fraction of the price and I encourage everyone to do their own research before picking a system. Do not let a salesman convince you of anything

[@CEELOS420]

Crooks always go for the main bedroom and closet because that is where the goodies are always at.

[@totalbullion5882]

So he went for his own closet? 😅

[@clo2715]

Yup. Everybody should use a small decoy safe there and hide their stuff somewhere else.

[@JUSTADDLIGHT360]

Thank you for your step by step instructions

[@sarahpr8714]

Thanks for explaining how to break into a house and defeat the security system

[@aloha270999]

Cameras were the only security? With all those watches in the drawer? Why not ADT? And neighbors been hit before? Insurance scam? Or just stupid?

[@victortoombs4754]

ADT??😂😂😂

[@Capital_gainz]

Could be Insurance fraud, he will get paid handsomely and doesn’t look shook at all

[@tellucas]

Insurance isn't stupid either they will do a workup of the case and he may have problems getting another policy that covers watches.

[@kalb.3002]

@@tellucashey aslong as he gets the value back …all those watches have TANKED SINCE THE PANDEMIC down 40%

[@tellucas]

@@kalb.3002 depends because watches at the top of the market may not move with the market. There are models out there that require you to be on a waiting list for years do to limited production and that's assuming you can get on the list.

[@GrantTodd-eh7ub]

he also agreed to interview and put himself on CAMERA.

[@f4ll3nzr0]

@@kalb.3002$200k for a Grand Complication is not bad at all.

[@MG-sj1em]

Does his video have any pics at all? Like when they got there or some vehicle description? I know someone that lives in the HWH in a 6 home gated community got hit the same way. It was 4 blk males, all with hoodies and sunglasses in a Camaro they had guns, they disabled system (friends were in Asia at the time). Stole everything expensive, but left ipads etc so they were pros. This was 3 months ago, crime scene looks almost the same. Their system saved the video from before they disabled it and they missed the Blink system.

[@patrickwest6876]

So sorry this happened to you.

[@OmarPerez-ln4es]

Forsure someone that knows every move about the owner 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@DarkstarDarth]

So they just pulled the plug on the wifi and caching! Payday! Basically ZERO security. Those watches should of been at a lockbox in a bank. Even when he knew there was multiple burglaries in his neighborhood …….fascinating.

[@renewashington791]

Insurance fraud??

[@DarkstarDarth]

@@renewashington791 ...the price of watches have been tanking big recently. Insurance compensation would pay full retail price based on original receipts so yeah, that makes sense

[@z123462075]

you could imagine what those burglars would look alike when you see news like this.

[@ashleylala4293]

FIFTY $100,000 watches? Dude, you kinda had it coming. People can’t afford groceries right now.

[@chhansen9813]

So they broke into the house and into the "media room" where they cut the wifi? Well then there should be camera footage BEFORE they cut the wifi stored in a cloud! Something definitely doesnt add up! What are his financials like? Some people look rich AF but are in debt up to their ying yang and close to bankruptcy! Hell of an insurance claim plus selling the merch at 50% on the black market!

[@stuwest3653]

He never said there wasn't video. How would he know how many there were and where they went in the house. Duh.

[@WilliamKoivisto]

It's your brain that doesn't add up.

[@WNHTCT]

Granted, I’m piss poor, but my internet cables are on the OUTSIDE of my house, not in my “media room.” I’m thinking his really is too

[@newfdogg]

Being private is not plastering your lives all across social media, as you just found out, sorry for your loss. 😪

[@outlawhickey3200]

Millions of dollars and can’t spent a couple of thousand in actual security personnel to watch over his home !?

[@itsmedeka]

8 mill in watches just out in the open ? LOL

[@JoeS97756]

@@pigjubby1 and the best part, no one will kill you for it.

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

Those watches are going to Florida !

[@dakogitlog]

Thanks for your Mayor and Governor...

[@EverythingBattletech]

usually Gardners/Contractors/Electricians/Cable Guys. Someone who's been in the house before, sometimes the people who set up the security system. Happened to us in Temple City, turned out our Gardner for 15 years decided to rob us. Don't trust anyone and always be safe

[@kingmo565]

For some reason I feel most of the people in the comment section couldn't care less...

[@nightlightabcd]

My place was once broken into also, it is someone you know or that people someone you know told them about it! Most brake ins are by people the home owner or renter knows!

[@wittymystic7361]

My friends once hired a nurse to watch their mother. They loved the nurse. When all the rugs on the first floor of their home were stolen, she was the last person they would suspect, but the police still investigated her. It turned out that she had been dating someone new, and that guy stole all the rugs. The nurse had not been in on it but had gone to the new boyfriend's home about a month prior and had seen his rug, which prompted her to casually mention how her employer had several just like it.

[@marcymccann901]

@@wittymystic7361 Happened to my friend too... it was the trusted housekeeper who told others.

[@hollyphillips7597]

Everyone saying that he could've bought a safe. He had his doors locked and full on security and these people still broke into his house, so stop blaming the victim

[@Todd_plays_poker]

A couple years ago I bought a brand new battery for my 20 year old Honda accord that looks like garbage on the outside. It’s beat up, scratched up and has no paint. I bought the battery at Costco in Los Feliz. Two days later I walk outside and my battery is gone. I’m 100% sure that somebody at Costco sold my address, and the make of my car to a thief and he came over and got my brand new battery which was $150. It’s always an inside job.

[@sh0t0kan]

Sounds like he did it to himself. I wonder what his insurance policy looks like?

[@denelson83]

Targeted for his perceived affluence. Maybe you should not flaunt your wealth like that, because that is just asking for trouble.