Police investigating break-in, theft at Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s home
Police are investigating a break-in and theft at Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's Byron Bay home, where three vehicles were stolen by four masked men, two armed with knives. The stolen vehicles have since been recovered, and no injuries were reported.
Why it matters
This incident highlights security concerns for high-profile individuals and draws attention to crime in affluent areas, while also offering a glimpse into the celebrities' lifestyle and reasons for moving to Australia.
Share article Police are investigating after three vehicles were stolen during a break-in at Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky ’s Byron Bay property .
Pataky reportedly woke to dogs barking at 2am on Wednesday but did not think anything of it until the thefts were discovered later in the morning.
Hemsworth and Pataky’s Byron Bay home was broken into on Instagram/@elsapataky
When the couple checked security footage, they reportedly saw four men in balaclavas – two armed with knives – had scoured the front fence of their estate and stolen three vehicles, a BYD, a Ram and a Raptor ute.
The cars had been parked inside the garage with the keys inside.
Police were called to the Broken Head home about 7.30am on Wednesday after reports of vehicle theft.
The three vehicles have since been recovered.
No injuries were reported, and the police investigation is continuing.
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