An arrest has been made after a man developed a ‘mastermind plan’ to burgle celebrities’ homes, according to reports.
The security expert is said to have lost his wealth and planned to turn to raiding the mansions of A-listers and former clients, including the home of .
Police arrested the individual after he was suspected of using a lock decoding , after previously being hired by stars to protect their homes.
According to , he purchased the lock decoder from Bulgaria and it was capable of cracking tungsten-strengthened locks fitted on the doors of the wealthy.
He also had exclusive knowledge of how to gain access to celebrities’ lavish homes after allegedly working as a security guard for hundreds of properties and becoming familiar with their home layouts.
After learning of the man’s plans, said he was in disbelief.
‘When I initially was told about this story by The Sun, I couldn’t believe it,’ he began.
‘It was like something out of a science fiction film.
He thanked the outlet for ‘working hard’ to ‘expose’ the matter.
added that he was ‘in total shock’ after learning of the device acquired by the man that would enable someone to gain access to his house.
Simon said: ‘The fact that it is possible for a person to obtain the software code to sell to someone so they could rob the house my family lives in is disgusting.
‘To even consider doing this is dangerous and reckless.
‘People who attempt to enter other people’s homes couldn’t care less of the consequences and how people living in these houses could have been affected.’
Simon spent more than £500,000 on, it’s believed.
As well as the talent show star, it’s said the man has also been accused of targeting houses belonging to a worldwide famous singer, a TV household name, a Russian billionaire, a sportsman, and a Chinese multi-millionaire.
It’s alleged the man boasted about being able to target ‘thousands of properties’ owned by rich stars.
The 49-year-old father of one, who himself owns a £1million five-bed property in Hertfordshire, is said to have approached a former crook to help execute his criminal plan.
He gave precise details about the decoder needed and handed over £750 so he could buy it.
Then, he allegedly provided his would-be accomplice with a replica of the lock he had fitted on Simon’s home so he could practise cracking it.
The suspect was held in custody overnight and released on bail.
