Break-In at Selena Gomez Family Home Sparks Ongoing Investigation

Selena Gomez’s mother-in-law endured a frightening break-in at her Studio City home this week, a moment that felt eerily close to the suspenseful storylines of “Only Murders in the Building,” minus the show’s fictional danger. Sandra Levin, the mother of Gomez’s husband and longtime producer Benny Blanco, was at home Monday night when two masked men forced their way inside.

A Sudden Break-In

The intruders entered the property around 9:30 p.m. by breaking a sliding glass door on the side of the residence. Levin heard the noise and immediately ran upstairs, locking herself inside a bathroom connected to a bedroom.

While hiding, she listened as the men moved through the house, eventually reaching the upper floor. She told officers she heard them opening the bedroom door just outside where she was sheltering. When she peeked out moments later, the men spotted her and ran off.

Police have not confirmed whether anything was taken from the home, and it remains unclear if the intruders were armed. Levin was not injured but has not provided additional comment.

Family Connections and an Unsettling Night

Gomez and Blanco, who married in September, have mostly kept their personal lives private despite their public careers. Blanco is known for producing chart-topping hits for artists across the music industry, while Gomez continues her work as an actor, singer, and entrepreneur.

The situation drew attention in part because of the uncanny resemblance to Gomez’s Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” where she plays amateur sleuth Mabel Mora. The show frequently portrays characters hiding from dangerous strangers inside upscale apartments, though the real-life event at Levin’s home carried none of the comedic safety net viewers associate with the series.

Investigation Continues

Officers are still working to identify the suspects and have increased patrols in the neighborhood while collecting surveillance footage from nearby homes. Studio City has recently seen a rise in residential break-ins, prompting residents to upgrade security systems and notify authorities at the earliest sign of suspicious activity.

Levin’s ability to react quickly likely prevented the situation from escalating further. Police have encouraged anyone in the area who might have seen unusual activity that night to come forward as the investigation continues.