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Intruder Busted After Raiding Kim Kardashian's Empty Mansion

A 27-year-old suspect forced his way into the star's $60 million Hidden Hills home during a renovation, then stole a staffer's car.

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The Weekly Observer

AUG 19, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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A 27-year-old man was arrested after breaking into Kim Kardashian's $60 million Hidden Hills mansion on August 9, while the home sat empty during renovations, according to TMZ. Suspect Trey Mendel allegedly stole a staffer's car and drove it around the neighborhood before a security guard flagged deputies, leading to his arrest.

Mendel faces felony charges, with bail set at $75,000; a judge has also ordered a mental competency evaluation, per E! News. It's the first successful break-in at the property, which has been targeted three times since 2022.

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