- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $15 million Montecito mansion may require heightened security after a series of break-ins in the neighborhood.
- Burglars targeted a nearby estate while the couple was away, aiming to steal a safe containing cash or valuables.
- Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s spokesperson warns residents of the recent string of burglaries, targeting unoccupied houses bordering open spaces.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may need to increase security measures around their $15 million Montecito mansion following a series of break-ins at neighboring homes. While the couple was in Jamaica for the opening of the Bob Marley biopic, a group of thieves targeted an estate just five minutes away from their own residence.
The burglars specifically aimed to steal a safe containing cash and/or valuable items, although it remains unclear if they were successful. This incident is the most recent in a string of burglaries that have been plaguing the upscale neighborhood, where celebrities such as Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres, and Rob Lowe also reside.
Santa Barbara County Sheriff spokesperson Rachel Zick issued a warning to residents, stating that there have been several recent burglary reports with notable similarities in terms of the homes’ layouts, timing, and the items taken. The criminals primarily look for safes in unoccupied houses that border open spaces like golf courses or bodies of water. Typically, the break-ins occur between 6 PM and 10 PM.
The local advocacy group, Monticeto Association, has offered home protection tips to the community. Despite having a team of security guards watching over their estate, it might be time for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to consider increasing their security measures further. The situation in their neighborhood appears to be increasingly risky.