Jack Doherty known for his wild stunts and pranks, was robbed of $300,000 worth of jewelry in a bold daylight attack on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills. The 21-year-old content creator was not alone — standing right beside him was his towering 6’9″ bodyguard, Kane Kongg — but even that wasn’t enough to stop the crime.
According to Doherty’s own TikTok video posted shortly after the incident, four men approached and suddenly attacked him. The robbers pinned him against a wall and quickly snatched his chains, necklaces, and other pricey jewelry. In the end, all that Doherty was left wearing was a bracelet and a watch.
The robbery is being actively investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department. No one has been arrested as of today, nor have the suspects been named. Officials state that, with the high value of the items lost, the thieves will face a charge of grand theft if they are arrested.
The incident has shocked fans and raised serious questions about the safety of influencers who often showcase their wealth online. Rodeo Drive, famous for luxury stores and wealthy visitors, has seen its fair share of similar crimes lately — a worrying trend as robberies across Los Angeles rose by 3.8% in 2024, according to LAPD statistics.
In his TikTok post, Jack Doherty appeared shaken but determined not to let the robbery define him. He described the terrifying moment when one of the thieves grabbed his chain while the others held him against the wall. Despite having a massive bodyguard by his side, the robbers managed to pull off the theft quickly and escape.
The details of how exactly the situation got so out of hand are still unclear. Some fans are questioning how four men could overpower both Doherty and Kane Kongg so easily.
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Kane Kongg, who has a history of controversy himself — including being served legal papers over an alleged assault at a Halloween party — has not made a public statement about the robbery yet.
The news quickly spread across social media, with reactions pouring in from all sides. Most of the fans were expressing sympathy and support, but there were a number of skeptical fans who viewed the robbery as a possible “inside job,” questioning what was happening and mentioning the risks of flaunting desirable things.
Others seized the incident as a means of pointing to a spreading concern: influencers and celebrities flaunting luxury items online for the likes of TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. With millions watching your every step, it’s never been easier for thieves to spot a chance.
More recent cases near Los Angeles demonstrate that this is not a unique problem. Later in 2024, there was another robbery of a jeweler a few miles away, located in Beverly Hills, as several “follow-home” robberies — where assailants tail wealthy people to remote areas before striking — have captured attention.
