Four masked intruders broke into the Broken Head residence of actor Chris Hemsworth and his wife, Elsa Pataky, while their family slept, making off with three luxury vehicles.
- Four masked men infiltrated the property near Byron Bay during the early hours of Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- Elsa Pataky woke up at 2:00 AM due to barking dogs but went back to sleep, only discovering the intrusion via CCTV footage the next morning.
- Two of the stolen vehicles—a BYD, a Ram, and a Ford Raptor—have since been recovered by New South Wales police in Coraki and Tabulam.
Four masked men breached the security fence of the coastal estate south of Byron Bay on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as reported by detikcom. The intruders targeted the garage where three vehicles were parked.
Elsa Pataky woke up at approximately 2:00 AM local time after hearing their dogs barking. Wolipop said that she felt something unusual but returned to sleep without realizing a break-in was underway.
When Pataky checked the security cameras the following morning, she discovered four men wearing balaclavas on the property, with two carrying knives, according to SINDOnews Lifestyle. Hemsworth and Pataky contacted the authorities at approximately 7:30 AM.
The intruders took three vehicles from the locked garage because the keys had been left inside. New South Wales police confirmed that the stolen cars consisted of a BYD, a Ram truck, and a Ford Ranger Raptor.
Law enforcement tracking led to the recovery of two of the three vehicles. One was located in Coraki, roughly a one-hour drive from the property, while the second vehicle was recovered in Tabulam, located about two hours away.
| Vehicle Model | Status | Recovery Location |
|---|---|---|
| BYD / Ram / Ford Raptor | Stolen from Garage | Various Locations |
| Second Vehicle | Recovered | Tabulam (2 hours away) |
| Third Vehicle | Unrecovered | Still Searching |
The targeted estate sits on 4.2 hectares of coastal land surrounded by native forest. The couple purchased the vacant land for approximately $7 million USD in 2014 and constructed an extensive compound known locally as the Hemsworth Fortress.
Planning documents highlighted by detikcom outline extensive amenities, including a 50-meter swimming pool, a private tennis court, a gym, a spa, and a bowling alley. No interior property items were stolen during the raid, and neither Hemsworth, Pataky, nor their three teenage children sustained any physical injuries.
Police search efforts continue for the remaining unrecovered vehicle as investigators analyze the perimeter security footage retrieved from the residence.
