Cops investigating Khloe Kardashian jewellery theft - report

A police investigation has been launched after thousands of dollars worth of jewellery was stolen from Khloe Kardashian's home, according to a report.

The reality TV star contacted cops on Monday (03Mar14) after discovering an estimated $250,000 worth of jewels had been taken from her house, reports TMZ.com.

Kardashian discovered the alleged theft at the property in Tarzana, California, which she used to share with her estranged husband Lamar Odom, while clearing out her possessions. She recently sold the house to newly-wed actress Kaley Cuoco.

Kardashian and Odom split last year (13) amid reports the basketball player was battling a drug problem. The TV star filed divorce papers in December (13).