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Paris 'Devastated' Over Diamond Heist

The good news: Burglar who stole millions in baubles was caught on tape

By Rebecca Smith Hurd,  Newser User

Posted Dec 22, 2008 11:21 AM CST

(Newser) – Paris Hilton says she is “devastated” over the loss of more than $2 million in jewelry stolen from her Los Angeles home last week. “I cannot believe someone broke into my home. They took items that had such sentimental value that no one will ever be able to replace. I’m just thankful that I wasn’t there,” the heiress told Life & Style.

The missing baubles, which an insider described as millions of dollars in diamonds, family heirlooms, and more, could be recovered—surveillance cameras apparently caught the crook on tape. “The thief was wearing a black hoody and knew exactly where to go, like he’s been there before,” a source said. Hilton, who was out when the robbery occurred, expanded her security to three round-the-clock bodyguards.

Television personality Paris Hilton attends the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel grand opening party on Nov. 14, 2008 in Miami Beach, Fla.
Television personality Paris Hilton attends the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel grand opening party on Nov. 14, 2008 in Miami Beach, Fla.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Paris Hilton and Benji Madden are seen at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot on Sept. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles.
Paris Hilton and Benji Madden are seen at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards held at Paramount Pictures Studio Lot on Sept. 7, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Paris Hilton arrives for the Rich Prosecco beverage launch during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8, 2008.
Paris Hilton arrives for the Rich Prosecco beverage launch during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 8, 2008.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
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COMMENTS
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Guest
Dec 22, 2008 10:08 PM CST
Just a spoiled rich KID................
Guest
Dec 21, 2008 11:40 PM CST
Just make yourself another home video to pay for a new one. Surprised your family still allows you to use the name Hilton.
upshotmatt
Dec 21, 2008 11:36 PM CST
oh yeah. "so devastated" just have daddy buy you 4 million in jewels and you can shove them all nicely in your little dogs ass

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