Kim Kardashian robbery

But police say that visibility also led to her recent robbery in Paris.

The reality star was held at gunpoint after a group of men posed as police and robbed her early Monday at a private apartment.

Johanna Primevert, chief spokeswoman for the Paris police department, told CNN that Kardashian's celeb status -- as well as her millions of social media followers -- made her easy pickings for thieves.

The gang held a gun to Kardashian West's head during the early morning robbery, before tying her up and locking her in the bathroom.

They then escaped with an estimated €10m (£8.7m; $11.2m) in jewellery.

Her publicist said the star was "badly shaken but physically unharmed".

The mother-of-two, who became a household name thanks to the reality series Keeping Up With The Kardashians, left France hours later, flying to New York in a private jet.