A failed home invasion at radio personality Kent “Smallzy” Small’s multimillion-dollar Hunters Hill property has highlighted ongoing security concerns in the affluent suburb.
Four masked individuals armed with large hunting knives attempted to break into the Nova presenter’s $3.7 million five-bedroom home at 2:30am Tuesday. The intruders, captured on Ring doorbell camera footage, were unable to gain entry to the property where Small and his partner Zach La Cava were sleeping.
The incident adds to Hunters Hill’s growing security challenges. The exclusive suburb, known for its heritage-listed properties and wealthy residents, has seen an increase in targeted break-ins. Small reported that the same group also attempted to enter a neighbor’s property the same night.
This attempted burglary follows a broader trend across Sydney. According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research data, more than 8,000 homes across Greater Sydney experienced break-ins during the last financial year, with over 20,000 incidents reported statewide in the 12 months to March 2024 – marking a four-year high.
Small purchased his Hunters Hill property at auction in March 2020. The radio host has since used his platform to warn listeners about home security, urging them to “lock it down like Fort Knox” following his own frightening experience.
A NSW Police spokesperson was unable to confirm specific details about the incident when contacted by media.
Published 10-February-2025