'Nothing replaces family': Kyle Richards’ husband Mauricio Umansky addresses home burglary.... adding that 'they can steal belongings but they can’t steal memories'

  • Kyle and husband Mauricio were in Aspen when thieves entered the mansion
  • They took more than a million dollars in jewelry including $150,000 in watches
  • There was reportedly a security system but it was not on when burglars entered 
  • A housekeeper made the discovery as the family are still in Colorado
  • The couple purchased the sprawling $8.253 million home in October

By Dailymail.com Reporter

Published: 22:54 EST, 30 December 2017 | Updated: 22:55 EST, 30 December 2017

Kyle Richards' husband Mauricio Umansky spoke out about their home burglary that reportedly cost them $1 million on Saturday. 

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 48, was said to have lost a series of sentimental and irreplaceable items in the burglary of their $8.2 million Encino home.

'They can steal your belongings but they can’t steal your memories or your love,' Mauricio, 47, captioned a series of sweet family memories he posted.

Truth tea: Kyle Richards' husband Mauricio Umansky spoke out about their home burglary that cost them $1 million as he posted whats really importatnt to him on Saturday

Truth tea: Kyle Richards' husband Mauricio Umansky spoke out about their home burglary that cost them $1 million as he posted whats really importatnt to him on Saturday

'2017 Memories #family Nothing replaces Family,' he titled the slide show that began with a picture of him playing golf.

A picture of his family - including daughters Farrah, 29, Alexia, 21, Sophia, 17, and Portia, 9 - on a boat followed.

Many more magical family moments were featured in the heartfelt Instagram post.

And Sophia added her touch to the 'family is most important' theme as she posted a pictured of herself with her parents and the caption: 'All that matters'.

Family affair: Daughters Farrah, 29, Alexia, 21, were featured in the sweet tribute

Family affair: Daughters Farrah, 29, Alexia, 21, were featured in the sweet tribute

Baby girl: Many more magical family moments were featured in the heartfelt Instagram post saw youngest Portia, 9, posed on a boat

Baby girl: Many more magical family moments were featured in the heartfelt Instagram post saw youngest Portia, 9, posed on a boat

Tee'd off: '2017 Memories #family Nothing replaces Family,' he titled the slide show that began with a picture of him playing golf

Tee'd off: '2017 Memories #family Nothing replaces Family,' he titled the slide show that began with a picture of him playing golf

On Wednesday, professional thieves allegedly climbed onto the second floor using a ladder, broke a window and made a beeline for the two master bedroom closets.

They took her gold wedding band with the inscription 'Mauricio forever' - a priceless ode to their wedding in 1996, police and family sources told TMZ.

The culprits also reportedly swiped the $100,000 diamond earrings Mauricio got Kyle for their 20th anniversary last year. 

The couple had spotted the jewelry while filming an episode of RHOBH in New York. Bella Hadid wore and modeled them and Kyle said she 'fell in love with them'. 

Support: And Sophia added her touch to the 'family is most important' theme as she posted a pictured of herself with her parents and the caption: 'All that matters'

Support: And Sophia added her touch to the 'family is most important' theme as she posted a pictured of herself with her parents and the caption: 'All that matters'

Prized possessions: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and her husband Mauricio are said to have lost a series of extremely sentimental and irreplaceable items

Prized possessions: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and her husband Mauricio are said to have lost a series of extremely sentimental and irreplaceable items

Scene of the crime: The couple were robbed of over a million dollars in jewelry as the family headed to Aspen for the holidays. Pictured, their $8.3 million Encino home 

Scene of the crime: The couple were robbed of over a million dollars in jewelry as the family headed to Aspen for the holidays. Pictured, their $8.3 million Encino home 

They were presented to her by Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, prompting her to burst into tears with happiness.

Burglars also took all her handbags, including Birkins and Chanels, sources claimed.

Some of the items were given to Kyle by her late mother Kathleen - a casting director who passed away in 2002 - and she had wanted to pass them onto her own daughters Alexia, Portia, Sophia and Farrah. 

Mauricio, meanwhile, was reportedly robbed of $150,000 worth of watches - one of which was a gift from his late grandmother.

Horror: They took her gold wedding band with the inscription 'Mauricio forever' - a priceless ode to her husband Mauricio Umansky, police and family sources told TMZ (pictured at their 1996 wedding)

Horror: They took her gold wedding band with the inscription 'Mauricio forever' - a priceless ode to her husband Mauricio Umansky, police and family sources told TMZ (pictured at their 1996 wedding)

Sentimental: Some of the items were given to Kyle by her late mother Kathleen - a casting director who passed away in 2002 - and she had wanted to pass them onto her own daughters Alexia, Portia, Sophia (all pictured in 2015) and Farrah

Sentimental: Some of the items were given to Kyle by her late mother Kathleen - a casting director who passed away in 2002 - and she had wanted to pass them onto her own daughters Alexia, Portia, Sophia (all pictured in 2015) and Farrah

Police told TMZ the thieves were professional and knew how to break in without being detected.

They added that the house has a sophisticated security system which can be turned on remotely, but it had not been turned on due to a mix-up, and multiple cameras which were turned off because of renovations.

The family also has three large dogs - including a 100lbs German Shepherd but they were on a five-week obedience course. 

The break-in is not thought to be an inside job despite initial reports, the site claimed, and no-one has been arrested. It is unclear if police have suspects. 

MailOnline has contacted representatives for the family for comment.  

Nightmare: Burglars also took all her handbags, including Birkins and Chanels, sources claimed. Pictured, Kyle with one of her Chanel bags 

Nightmare: Burglars also took all her handbags, including Birkins and Chanels, sources claimed. Pictured, Kyle with one of her Chanel bags 

Ouch: Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are the latest celebrities hit in a string of celebrity burglaries over the recent months according to TMZ

Ouch: Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are the latest celebrities hit in a string of celebrity burglaries over the recent months according to TMZ

Tough times: Sources for the publication say the Encino home was empty on Wednesday night as the culprits entered the home by breaking the window

Tough times: Sources for the publication say the Encino home was empty on Wednesday night as the culprits entered the home by breaking the window

Happier times: Kyle obviously had no idea what was going on back home as she shared sweet snaps from Aspen including ones with children and hubby Mauricio

Happier times: Kyle obviously had no idea what was going on back home as she shared sweet snaps from Aspen including ones with children and hubby Mauricio

Winter wonderland: She also shared this snap of the daughter Portia with their pet pooch Khloe in the snow

Winter wonderland: She also shared this snap of the daughter Portia with their pet pooch Khloe in the snow

Kyle obviously had no idea what was going on back home as she shared sweet snaps from Aspen including ones with children and hubby Mauricio.

The news comes amid several burglaries of celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Kanye West,  Mariah Carey, Kendall Jenner, Emmy Rossum, and Nicki Minaj.

Back in October the couple purchased an $8.253 million home in Encino according to Page Six.

It is known as the 'Smokey Robinson Estate' as it was home to the legendary musician from 1988 to 2002.

They have since put their 6,200-square-foot Bel Air mansion on the market for a cool $6.995 million according to TMZ.

Big spenders: Back in October the couple (pictured at the RHOBH premiere in LA last week) purchased an $8.253 million home in Encino according to Page Six 

Big spenders: Back in October the couple (pictured at the RHOBH premiere in LA last week) purchased an $8.253 million home in Encino according to Page Six 

 

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