Heather Rae El Moussa has seemingly taken aim at the “cruel, heartless people” who broke into the Newport Beach, CA, home she shares with husband Tarek El Moussa and their son, after it was revealed that the property was “ransacked” by thieves while the couple was on vacation.
Just before news of the incident was revealed, “Selling Sunset” star Heather, 38, took to Instagram to post an emotional statement, admitting that she and Tarek, 44, felt “violated” by the crime.
“Disgusted by some of the cruel heartless people in this world. Tarek and I feel violated and to be honest really sad,” she wrote, before adding that she will be stepping back from social media for “a few days” while they come to terms with what happened.
However, she reassured her followers that she, Tarek, their 3-year-old son Tristan, and her husband’s two kids with ex-wife Christina Haack are all safe.
“Taking a break for a few days and will [be] back to explain soon. We are safe and the kids are safe,” she concluded.
Not long after that message was shared, police in Newport Beach confirmed to People magazine that “unknown suspects” had broken into the couple’s home while they were on a trip to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, stating that the criminals “shattered a rear sliding glass door” to gain access to the dwelling at some point between 7:30 a.m. on June 6 and 6 p.m. on June 8.
“Inside the residence, the suspects ransacked the primary bedroom closet before fleeing through the backyard, along the side of the house and out the front yard,” a spokesperson added, before confirming that several pieces of jewelry were taken from the property.
It is unclear whether anything else was stolen—and police have not yet revealed any details about the suspects in question.
The statement also did not reveal which of the couple’s homes was targeted in the incident; Tarek and Heather currently own two dwellings in Newport Beach, one of which is currently on the rental market with a monthly asking price of $30,000.
Before offering that home up for rent, the couple closed on another dwelling in the area, which they purchased for $5.2 million in June 2025 and are currently using as their primary residence. Given that the “ransacked” home contained their belongings, it is thought that this was the property that was broken into.
Tarek and Heather proudly unveiled their new residence on Instagram in June, when they hailed their home investment as the start of a “new chapter,” adding that they were “so excited” to bring fans along as they overhaul the already opulent abode.
They showcased their empty four-bedroom, four-bathroom home and revealed they were looking forward to “El Moussa design flair” after moving in.
The stunning abode features an all wooden door with lush landscaping in the front yard. The large door features small windows on both sides.
The modern home boasts an open floor plan and a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and wood cabinetry that perfectly matches the chic flooring.
In addition to a sophisticated wooden aesthetic, the interior of the property also features elegant swipes of black molding—while its four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms mean there is ample room for the duo to expand their family.
The property is located just a four-minute drive from the home of Tarek’s ex-wife, Christina, with whom he shares two children, daughter Taylor, 15, and son Brayden, 10, which likely means he will be able to spend more time with the kids than ever before.
When they first showcased their new home, they said, “We have some news …. We’re moving!!! We are so excited for this new chapter and new adventure for our family. We can’t wait to make this house a home and add our El Moussa design flair and show you guys some of the process.”
While speaking to Realtor.com® about their new purchase, Tarek revealed, “We got a new house because our other home was a beach house. It was a three-level beach house, rooftop, deck, and ocean view. It’s in a vacation area, which is hard to get to because there is a ton of traffic.
“There wasn’t a yard or pool, so honestly, it was for the kids. We wanted some more space, and we wanted to be by the park because the kids are No. 1, and we want to make sure they’re happy.
“So we’ve been looking for a house, you know, for a while, we’ve been living down by the beach. We love living by the beach. We just didn’t have a yard, a pool, all the things for the kids.”
He explained how the couple spotted the property, and the lucky financial deal they secured.
“One day I was randomly driving by Heather and Tristan’s favorite park, and I saw a for sale sign. I said, ‘Oh, that house looks cute.’ We looked it up, and I was like, ‘Oh, wow!’ It’s actually a pretty nice house, and we thought it was a good buy.
“At the time, we felt the price was a little bit too high, so we followed it and then they reduced it a couple of weeks before Christmas, and then us, knowing that during the holidays things are slow, 10 days before Christmas, we wrote a low offer, and we ended up getting accepted.
“So we ended up buying the house well under asking, and the cool thing was they actually had a backup offer, all cash, $300,000 higher that came in a few days after we bought it, and that’s why the time of the year that you go to buy real estate can be very important,” he added.
He also revealed that his favorite area of the home is the living room because of how open it is, adding that it is the perfect spot for their entire family to spend time together.
However, he acknowledged, “Although we just bought a new home, it’s not our forever home. We will probably be in this house for one or two years. This is going to be the in-between house before we buy the house, and then we’re done.”
The news of the scary incident comes mere weeks after it was revealed that Heather would be returning to “Selling Sunset.”