Australian actor Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Spanish actress and model Elsa Pataky, are investigating a security breach at their $75million luxury estate in Broken Head, near Byron Bay, after four masked intruders allegedly broke into the property.
New South Wales Police confirmed on Thursday that three vehicles were stolen from the couple’s sprawling compound during an early-morning raid on Wednesday.
The incident reportedly happened while Pataky and the couple’s three children were inside the property.
Elsa Pataky Hears Dogs Barking During Nighttime Intrusion
Pataky reportedly woke at around 2am after hearing the family dogs barking but returned to bed without realising that intruders had entered the estate.
It was only later that morning, when she reviewed the property’s CCTV recordings, that she discovered what had happened.
The footage allegedly showed four men wearing balaclavas moving around the property, with two of them carrying knives.
Pataky and Hemsworth subsequently contacted police at approximately 7.30am, according to a source close to the couple who spoke to 7News.
Three Vehicles Stolen From Property
Security footage reportedly captured the intruders climbing over the property’s front fence before breaking into a garage where three vehicles were parked.
The vehicles, which reportedly had their keys inside, included a BYD, a Ram and a Ford Raptor utility vehicle.
Police have since recovered two of the stolen cars. One was located in Coraki, approximately an hour away from the property, while the other was discovered in Tabulam, more than two hours away.
The third vehicle remains missing.
Inside Hemsworth and Pataky’s $75million Property
The couple purchased the Broken Head property in 2014 for approximately $7million before undertaking an extensive construction project that transformed the site into an elaborate private estate.
Locals have nicknamed the compound ‘Fortress Hemsworth’ because of its size, privacy and extensive facilities.
The 4.2-hectare coastal property features six bedrooms, sweeping ocean views and a secluded setting surrounded by forest, with no immediate neighbours.
Its amenities include a 50-metre infinity swimming pool, a spa, steam room, media room, indoor gym and outdoor training facilities.
The estate also has a games room, a private two-lane bowling alley and a large outdoor entertainment terrace.
Hundreds of rooftop solar panels are installed across the property, which also benefits from gated access through a private road.
Tennis Court and Dirt Bike Track Among Recent Additions
The couple have continued upgrading the estate, with photographs obtained in July revealing the addition of a championship-style tennis court.
Planning documents reportedly estimated the cost of constructing the private court at almost $150,000.
A purpose-built dirt bike track has also been added to the property, alongside its existing recreational and sporting facilities.
Despite the extensive security arrangements, including a state-of-the-art CCTV system, the intruders allegedly managed to access the garage and steal the vehicles.
Property observers have suggested that the estate could be worth considerably more than $75million if it were ever put on the market.
Police Launch Investigation Into Break-In
New South Wales Police confirmed that detectives are investigating the incident and have established a crime scene at the property.
A police spokesperson said: “Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
No charges have been filed in connection with the break-in.
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers.
