Security Breach at Steph Curry’s Residence: Trespasser Enters Home Seeking Autograph

In a startling incident reported by Emily Mibach of the Palo Alto Daily Post, a trespasser managed to breach the security measures at NBA star Steph Curry’s Atherton mansion, entering the residence while Curry’s children were at home. The trespasser, identified as Sheng Gao, 19, from Cupertino, was arrested on October 15, though details of the incident only surfaced through the District Attorney’s office on Thursday.

According to Chief Deputy District Attorney Sean Gallagher, Gao approached Curry’s residence on Selby Lane, manipulated the gate keypad, and gained access. Subsequently, he walked up the driveway, entered the unlocked front door, and reportedly roamed through the house. Notably, Steph and Ayesha Curry were not at home during the incident, but their three children and nanny were present.

“A man got past the security fence at Steph Curry’s Atherton mansion and walked through the home while the NBA star’s children were home, a prosecutor said. The arrest of Sheng Gao, 19, of Cupertino occurred on Oct. 15 but wasn’t revealed by police. It only came to light through the DA’s office on Thursday. Gao allegedly walked up to the Curry’s home on Selby Lane on Oct. 15 and pressed buttons on the gate keypad, when it opened, said Chief Deputy District Attorney Sean Gallagher. Gao walked up the driveway to the front door of the house and opened the unlocked door, Gallagher said. Steph and Ayesha were not home, but their three children and nanny were, Gallagher said.”

An update from Amy Graff of SFGATE provided additional insights into the incident, with San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe clarifying that Gao, aged 18, had entered the Curry home without permission with the intention of obtaining an autograph from the Golden State Warriors basketball star. Wagstaffe informed SFGATE that Gao was quickly located by the police in Atherton, a wealthy Silicon Valley enclave situated approximately 30 miles southeast of San Francisco.

“Sheng Gao, 18, entered the Curry home without permission to get an autograph from the Golden State Warriors basketball star on Oct. 15 and was located by police shortly thereafter, in Atherton, a wealthy Silicon Valley enclave 30 miles southeast of San Francisco, San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe told SFGATE,” Graff wrote.

Reportedly, Gao was driven by the knowledge that Curry and other celebrities resided in the neighborhood, fueling his desire to seek an autograph. The incident has sparked widespread concern, and it is anticipated that local media and the District Attorney’s office will continue to provide updates on this alarming security breach at Steph Curry’s residence.