Drama always seems to follow Kim Kardashian, but it nearly cost her life this time. The reality star endured a terrifying ordeal when armed men entered her hotel room, held her at gunpoint, and stole $10 million worth of jewelry. The 35-year-old entrepreneur was gagged and tied up in the bathroom, but she managed to wriggle free from her restraints and scream for help.
An investigation is underway, and the police are piecing together the details of what happened that night. Here’s what we know so far about the harrowing jewelry heist.
1. Kim’s Last Public Appearance: The Balenciaga Show
Kim Kardashian steps out in style wearing a chic trench coat and plaid boots at Paris Fashion Week, accompanied by her bodyguard, Pascal Duvier, on October 2, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
Just hours before the robbery, Kim attended the Balenciaga show at Paris Fashion Week with her bodyguard, Pascal Duvier. The reality star looked stylish in a trench coat and even went au naturel with her makeup.
Kim Kardashian stuns in a belted trench coat paired with striking plaid thigh-high boots during Paris Fashion Week (Credit: WENN)
2. Final Social Media Activity: A Snapchat With Blac Chyna
Her last known conversation before the robbery was with her future sister-in-law, Blac Chyna, who was having a baby shower in Los Angeles. Kim uploaded a Snapchat video in which she was wearing a bathrobe and appeared to be getting ready for bed.
3. The Heist: Kim’s $4.5 Million Engagement Ring Stolen
One stolen jewelry piece was Kim’s Lorraine Schwartz engagement ring, valued at $4.5 million. The massive diamond ring was a constant presence on Kim’s finger, frequently showcased on her Instagram. According to experts, the chances of recovering the ring are slim. The diamonds will likely be broken up and sold on the black market.
Kim Kardashian flaunts her massive Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring in an Instagram post, just days before the Paris robbery where the ring was stolen (Credit: Kim Kardashian’s Instagram)
4. The Moment of the Robbery: Friends Were Out Partying
During the robbery, which occurred at around 2:30 a.m., Kim was alone in her room while her sisters, Kourtney and Kendall, along with friends, were out partying at L’Arc nightclub. Kim had chosen to rest after attending a fashion gala rather than stay out late. Another friend, Simon Harouche, was inside the apartment during the incident but locked himself in a downstairs bathroom when he heard the commotion.
Kourtney Kardashian enjoys a night out at L’Arc nightclub in Paris with friends just hours before Kim’s harrowing robbery (Credit: Kourtney Kardashian’s Instagram)
5. The Aftermath: Kim Contemplates Social Media Silence
According to close friends and family members, the terrifying incident has left Kim deeply traumatized, leading her to reconsider her presence on social media. Reportedly, Kim has vowed to stop posting about her wealth online. She has decided to take a month off from work and hasn’t posted anything since the incident. If Kim completely withdraws from social media, it could significantly alter the dynamics of her life, as she is notorious for oversharing on Instagram. Could this mark the end of her famous selfies?