HGTV stars Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa shared how their Southern California home being burglarized while they were on vacation has taken an emotional toll on them.
In a joint Instagram statement, Heather and Tarek shared what happened while they were in Cabo.
“Our home has always been our sanctuary, the place where Tarek and I raise and protect our babies, love our family and find peace,” the couple wrote. “Having that space violated has been deeply unsettling, but we are profoundly grateful that our family is safe.”
“While material things can be replaced, our hearts are broken over the irreplaceable family heirlooms and special memories that were taken from us.”
“We are taking every precaution to protect our home moving forward, and we are grateful to law enforcement for their swift response and diligent work,” they wrote. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support. Your kindness means more than we can say as we work to restore peace to our home.”
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The couple’s statement comes days after the Newport Beach Police Department confirmed that the couple’s residence had been burglarized while they were out of town.
According to police, “unknown suspects accessed the backyard of the property and shattered a rear sliding glass door to get into the house.” The incident occurred sometime between approximately 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, and 6 p.m. on Monday, June 8, the department told PEOPLE.
“Inside the residence, the suspects ransacked the primary bedroom closet before fleeing through the backyard, along the side of the house and out the front yard.”
Police confirmed that jewelry was stolen; however, no additional information about the suspects has been released.
