A terrifying late-night burglary has left radio and television personality Jade Robran both furious and heartbroken after criminals targeted her family home in Adelaide. The thieves made off with her young sons' Christmas presents and a high-end Christian Dior handbag, in a calculated raid that has shocked the local community.
Details of the Distressing Incident
The incident unfolded on Wednesday night when three alleged offenders were captured on CCTV footage lurking around her driveway under the cover of darkness. The group reportedly stole a bicycle and an electric scooter belonging to her children before breaking into her car to take the luxury designer bag.
CCTV Footage Reveals Hooded Figures
The footage, which was later shared on Instagram, showed three hooded figures moving cautiously around the property. One individual appeared to push away the electric scooter while another approached a black e-bike, before the trio vanished into the night without a trace.
Jade revealed the distressing ordeal to her followers on Sunday, posting stills from the CCTV footage along with a furious message aimed directly at those responsible for the crime. 'To the scumbags who broke in and stole my boys' Christmas presents and my CD [Christian Dior] handbag … rot in hell,' she wrote in an emotional social media post.
Appeal for Public Assistance
The mother-of-two also urged her 18,700 followers to help identify the individuals shown in the images, asking anyone who recognised them to come forward with information. This public appeal highlights the personal impact of the burglary and her determination to seek justice.
Jade Robran's Career and Background
Once a familiar face on Channel Seven and FIVEaa radio, Jade has since carved out a successful second career in the real estate sector. She is the niece of the late South Australian football great Barrie Robran and joined forces last year with reality TV star Simon Cohen, becoming a buyer's agent at Cohen Handler.
With more than a decade of experience in buying, renovating and selling property, Jade has built a strong reputation for securing homes for elite clients. This includes AFL players managed by her husband, Ben Williams, demonstrating her professional standing in the industry.
Notable Clientele and Past Challenges
She is understood to have assisted stars from Port Adelaide, including Connor Rozee, Jason Horne-Francis and Jack Lukosius, as well as Riley Thilthorpe from the Adelaide Crows, in finding their dream homes. Beyond her professional achievements, Jade has previously made headlines following a deeply personal tragedy that forced her to abruptly step away from live radio broadcasting.
Last year, the FIVEAA Winter Breakfast host was compelled to leave the studio before 7am after receiving what was described as devastating news. Her co-host, Tom Rehn, addressed her sudden absence on air, revealing to listeners that there had been a death in her family.
'Jade, unfortunately, has had to go home. There has been some unexpected and very tragic news,' he said at the time. 'There's been a death in her family, so we wish Jade all the very best.' The following day, Jade confirmed the loss by sharing a black-and-white photograph of her uncle, South Australian football icon Barrie Robran, who died aged 77.
This latest burglary incident adds to the challenges she has faced, underscoring the vulnerability of public figures to such crimes despite their professional success and community standing.
