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Kardashian West robbed millions in jewelry by Paris gunmen
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In this Sunday, May 22, 2016 file photo, Kim Kardashian poses for photographers as she arrives for the premiere of Verdi’s ‘’La Traviata’’ at the Rome Opera House, in Rome. (AP/Andrew Medichini)
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im Kardashian West was unharmed after being robbed at gunpoint of more than $10 million worth of jewelry inside a private Paris residence Sunday night, police officials said.
A spokeswoman for Kardashian West said the reality TV star was "badly shaken but physically unharmed" after masked men dressed as police officers also tied her up in the flat's bathroom before fleeing the scene.
Paris police official said five armed, masked men, who were still at large, stole a jewelrybox containing valuables worth 6 million euros ($6.7 million) as well as a ring worth 4million euros.
The two officials confirmed Kardashian escaped uninjured and that an investigation was underway. They were not authorized to be publicly named speaking about ongoing investigations.
Police said the robbers tied up Kardashian and locked her in the bathroom before escaping on bikes.
Kanye West was performing at the Meadows Music and Arts Festival in New York at the time. He abruptly ended his set Sunday night after telling his fans had a family emergency.
"I'm sorry, family emergency I have to stop the show," West told the audience.
(Read also: Spokeswoman: Kardashian West held up at gunpoint in Paris)
Kardashian West has been in Paris for fashion week. She attended the Givenchy show Sunday evening.
She was also ambushed last week by a serial celebrity accoster who attempted to assault her as she was entering a restaurant. Kardashian West was also attacked outside of aParis fashion week show in 2014. She wasn't hurt in either incident.
Paris has been a special place for the Kardashian West and her husband, who spent the weekend there before marrying in Florence in May of 2014.
Kardashian stayed at the residence near Paris' Madeleine church. Police said the thieves entered the building after the concierge let them in. Handcuffed and at gunpoint, he then led them to the starlet's flat.
It's unclear whether the couple's two children, 3-year-old daughter North and 10-month-old son Saint, were with Kardashian West when the robbery happened. Police said the actress' family was placed under police protection at the George V palace after the incident.
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AP entertainment writer Sandy Cohen in Los Angeles contributed to this story.
