RHOC star Elizabeth Vargas is seen after she was allegedly ‘held at gunpoint’ by ex-boyfriend
Elizabeth Vargas was seen outside of her Newport Beach home on Wednesday just 24 hours after she was allegedly ‘held at gunpoint’ by an ex-boyfriend who had barricaded himself inside of it.
The Real Housewives of Orange County star had a huge smile on her face while chatting with a male friend outside of her residence.
The sighting comes as Elizabeth’s manager revealed to the New York Post that she is ‘shaken up’ over Tuesday night’s scary ordeal and that it was an ‘extremely traumatizing experience’ for her.
Spotted: Elizabeth Vargas was seen outside of her Newport Beach home on Wednesday just 24 hours after she was allegedly ‘held at gunpoint’ by an ex-boyfriend who had barricaded himself inside of it
Brave face: The Real Housewives of Orange County star had a huge smile on her face while chatting with a male friend outside of her residence
As she chatted with her friend, Elizabeth had one hand clutched around her dog Coda’s leash.
The reality TV star had on a form-fitting grey dress and white slide sandals. Her blonde hair was worn down and she appeared to be wearing little to no makeup.
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Despite her recent trauma, Elizabeth was still able to let out a few laughs during her friend’s visit.
The unidentified male was casually dressed in a zip-up jacket, a grey tee, and black pants.
Before bidding farewell, Elizabeth gave him a huge hug and wandered back inside of her home.
Trauma: The sighting comes as Vargas’ manager revealed to the New York Post that she is ‘shaken up’ over Tuesday night’s scary ordeal and that it was an ‘extremely traumatizing experience’ for her
Furry companion: As she chatted with her friend, Elizabeth had one hand clutched around her dog Coda’s leash
Dressed down: The reality TV star had on a form-fitting grey dress and white slide sandals
Pictures that were released on Wednesday show that Elizabeth’s residence, which is located in the posh area called Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, has been boarded up following Tuesday’s incident.
Hours after the ordeal with her ‘aggressive’ ex-boyfriend, Elizabeth’s manager David Weintraub gave a statement to the New York Post.
‘Liz is completely traumatized, and spent the entire night with police. She is so thankful to the Newport Beach Police Department, and the officers who saved her from this terrible incident. She is looking forward to getting back to normal life,’ it read.
Farewell: Before bidding farewell, Elizabeth gave him a huge hug
Jovial: Despite her recent trauma, Elizabeth was still able to let out a few laughs during her outdoor visit with her friend
Relaxed: Her blonde hair was worn down
Natural: She appeared to be wearing little to no makeup
Casual: Her friend was casually dressed in a zip-up jacket, a grey tee, and black pants
She had briefly dated the man from the area, who allegedly became ‘obsessed’ with her and would show up to her home and places she often went to.
Elizabeth would occasionally help him out financially but TMZ insiders claim that his money demands became more ‘aggressive.’
The star had originally contacted authorities to report him for extortion, believing that he was coming later that day to ask for more money.
After her call on Tuesday, the cops arrived to her home and watched it from a distance, but the ex was able to slip in.
Dramatic showdown: Photos taken Tuesday showed SWAT members carrying semiautomatic rifles as they enter Vargas’ home in pursuit of her ex-boyfriend, who allegedly held her at gunpoint
Strength: Elizabeth captured giggling with her pal
Scary: Elizabeth Vargas’ Newport Beach home was boarded up on Wednesday, 24 hours after her ex-boyfriend barricaded himself inside
The latest: The outlet’s sources alleged that she was ‘held at gunpoint’ and ‘roughed up’ by the ‘armed’ man, who would not leave for ‘some time’
While inside, he then allegedly ‘held her at gunpoint’ and ‘roughed her up’ before she was finally let go, according to the outlet.
The situation appeared to escalate as several SWAT officers were seen with their rifles aimed at the home, with cops also seen with armored vehicles, per TMZ.
The star was pictured leaving her home in a white robe with the man still inside; he barricaded himself in the home but then eventually surrendered to the cops.
What an ordeal: Her home seen one day after the scary incident
Tell tale: A closer look at her boarded up door of her home
In addition to the heavily armed and armored law enforcement members who surrounded the house, her residence was also surrounded by a militarized SWAT vehicle.
Although TMZ reported that one person was taken into custody following the altercation, they appear to have not been taking any chances.
Photos from the evening show a team of SWAT members going through the house, and they could also be glimpsed standing on the second floor balcony looking into another room from the outside.
Authorities had swept the home to ensure no one else was there on Tuesday, sources told the outlet.
Law enforcement told the outlet around 7:40 p.m. PT that one suspect was placed into custody with a ‘felony crime,’ and two others at large, according to the LA Times.
The Times also reported that the incident started at 1:50 pm with police making it public by 5 pm to alert residents.
Police told CBSLA that a standoff commenced at around 5:45 p.m. PT in the region of East Balboa Boulevard and Medina Way.
Breaking news: The Times also reported that the incident started at 1:50 pm with police making it public by 5 pm to alert residents
Later on Wednesday, police announced in a press release that Ryan Geraghty, 33, had been charged with assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, being a felon in possession of a firearm and extortion.
‘Once inside the residence, police officers encountered an armed male suspect who was actively threatening the life of the victim,’ the statement read.
While TMZ noted the ex-boyfriend was the only suspect, the Times reported that three people had allegedly barricaded themselves in the home and eventually all being arrested, but police later said that was incorrect information.
The Missouri-born Vargas was featured on the show’s 15th season.
The Missouri-born Vargas was featured on the show’s 15th season