Australian actor Chris Hemsworth and his wife, actress Elsa Pataky, are reportedly safe after four intruders broke into their home in Broken Head, south of Byron Bay, in New South Wales. The incident occurred while Pataky and the couple’s children were inside the property, with three vehicles stolen from the garage.
According to 7NEWS, security footage captured four men wearing balaclavas entering the secluded property during the early hours of Wednesday, November 11. Two of the intruders were reportedly carrying knives.
Sources close to the family told 7NEWS that Pataky woke at approximately 2 a.m. after hearing the couple’s dogs barking but initially returned to sleep. She later reviewed the home’s CCTV footage and discovered the alleged break-in. The couple then contacted police.
New South Wales Police said officers attended the Broken Head property after receiving a report of vehicle theft at about 7:30 a.m. Police were informed that four unknown people had entered the premises and stolen three vehicles. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported.
The vehicles reportedly taken from the garage included a BYD, a Ram and a Ford Raptor utility vehicle. Early reports said two had been located at Coraki and Tabulam. A subsequent update reported by Just Jared, citing police information, said the third vehicle was also recovered at Lennox Heads. The vehicles are reportedly undergoing forensic examination as investigators continue their inquiries.
The incident has drawn attention because of the family’s presence inside the home during the intrusion. Hemsworth and Pataky have made the Byron Bay region their family base for years, raising their three children away from the intensity of Hollywood life.
While the recovery of the vehicles is a significant development, the circumstances surrounding the alleged entry and the identity of the four individuals remain matters for police investigation. No arrests or charges were confirmed in the reports available at the time of publication.
The case also highlights the importance of residential security, surveillance systems and prompt reporting. CCTV footage reportedly helped the family identify the intrusion and provide investigators with material that may assist their inquiries.
Sources: 7NEWS; news.com.au; Just Jared.