'Dumb' Target Paris Hilton

Written February 04, 2010 by Candyman

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Paris Hilton didn't notice she had been burgled for two months.

The socialite was targeted by the 'Bling Ring Gang' - a group of teenagers, who targeted the homes of the rich and famous - who stole her house keys from under her doormat outside her Los Angeles property but didn't realise until much later when the gang made a return raid, and making off with £1.2million worth of jewellery and valuables.

Nick Prugo - who has since been arrested for his involvement in robbing celebrities - said Paris had been their first target because they felt she was "dumb".

He said: "Like, who would leave a door unlocked? Who would leave a lot of money lying around? Stupid."

He said they had got into the Hollywood Hills home, in a gated community, with a key they had found under a mat. He also claimed to have found five grams of cocaine in Paris' house which he had also taken.

The 'Bling Ring Gang' - made up of five teenagers and a man in his 20s - also stole from the homes of actor Orlando Bloom, actress Rachel Bilson and reality TV star Audrina Partridge; but were caught last November when CCTV footage of a break-in at Lindsay Lohan's house was released.

Police were tipped off about the identities of the gang, who were then arrested. They are said to have amassed a haul worth an estimated £2million in clothes, jewellery, art and cash.

Nick, 18, an aspiring actor who made a full confession when he was caught, said: "There was a definite thrill to it.