As the perpetrator of the theft at broadcaster Park Na-rae's home has been apprehended, profiler Bae Sang-hoon pointed out that reality shows that reveal homes increase the risk of crime.
On the YTN radio program 'Wise Radio Life' aired on the 15th, profiler Bae Sang-hoon analyzed the recent theft incident at Park Na-rae's home, stating, "It seems like a professional criminal who primarily targets celebrities."
Regarding the apprehended criminal's claim that he "did not know it was Park Na-rae's house," he explained, "There’s no way he wouldn’t know. It doesn’t make sense logically," adding, "He is a criminal with a prior record. This is something he says to receive a more favorable sentence in court."
Broadcaster Park Na-rae has been sharing her daily life through the MBC entertainment program 'I Live Alone.' She purchased a detached house in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul for about 5.5 billion won in 2021 and has showcased the interior and her daily life multiple times on the show, drawing attention. Bae Sang-hoon pointed out, "There are programs that reveal homes. In the past, it was common to showcase a different house provided by the agency rather than one's own. However, this program reveals the actual house where the person lives. That is very dangerous."
He further stated, "Professional burglars can quickly understand what kind of security facilities are in place just by watching a few scenes. The producers of that program or the agency certainly have a responsibility in this matter," emphasizing, "Park Na-rae herself was in danger. She should not have broadcasted like that."
Bae Sang-hoon also mentioned cases in the U.S., saying, "In places like Hollywood, burglars break into the homes of celebrities and, if they encounter the homeowners, they may shoot them or injure them with weapons. Such situations can occur. It is very dangerous as Park Na-rae, her family, or acquaintances could be at home during a burglary."
He urged, "We need to recognize that there are criminals who specifically target individuals and take security consulting measures to prepare. Just because a program is good doesn’t mean it’s safe to reveal everything. There should be limits that are respected."
On the 4th, Park Na-rae reported the theft of high-value items from her home, realizing it on the 7th and notifying the police on the 8th. The perpetrator, a man in his 30s with a history of theft, was apprehended by the police on the 10th and is currently under investigation. It was found that he committed the crime without any accomplices and had attempted to sell the stolen goods. The police plan to investigate any additional crimes by him before forwarding the case to the prosecution next week.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
