TMZ.It's reported local officials believe the couple were "targeted due to the victim's celebrity status".The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office announced some of the stolen items include "high-value jewellery and watches" from the alleged burglary earlier this month.Officials are reportedly working to find if the incident is related to other recent break-ins to celebrity homes in the area, according to the outlet.It has not been confirmed if Ellen and her wife Portia were at home at the time of the alleged break-in.Police have sent out messages to public figures warning them not to post on social media if they aren't at home, and stars are advised to leave lights on when leaving the house.The news comes after a series of accusations.
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