‘The perpetrators ran away’: Burglars flee Teddi Mellencamp’s home after hitting neighbors in crime spree

Former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp and her estranged husband Edwin Arroyave faced an attempted burglary at their Los Angeles home on Monday night while they were inside the property.

According to Page Six, the incident occurred shortly after the suspects had successfully burglarized a neighboring house. The attempted break-in at Mellencamp and Arroyave’s residence was stopped by their security system, which quickly detected the presence of intruders.

“Thankfully, their security system worked, the police got there quickly, and the perpetrators ran away,” a source close to the situation reported. The couple immediately contacted law enforcement when they became aware of the attempted break-in.

Security system proves effective in preventing home invasion

Despite the quick response from police officers, the two suspects managed to escape from the property before they could be apprehended. Law enforcement sources confirmed that these same individuals had committed a burglary at a neighboring house just before attempting to enter Mellencamp’s home.

The incident comes during a challenging period for Mellencamp, who left the show after the cast experienced significant changes in recent seasons. She is currently battling stage 4 cancer after her skin cancer spread to her brain. The 44-year-old reality TV star recently filed for divorce from Arroyave in November 2024, ending their marriage, which produced three children: Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, 5.

Arroyave, 48, who is the founder and CEO of Skyline Security, has remained supportive of Mellencamp throughout her cancer treatment, despite their separation. The couple’s split reportedly occurred after Mellencamp’s involvement with her then-married horse trainer came to light.

The attempted burglary has highlighted the importance of home security systems, particularly in Los Angeles neighborhoods where celebrity homes are often targeted, especially those of high-profile reality TV personalities. Representatives for both Mellencamp and Arroyave have not provided any additional comments about the incident, which remains under investigation by local law enforcement.