Suspect arrested in Beverly mansion burglary, housekeeper held at gunpoint

Emajae Brown faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands in valuables

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:53pm

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A 25-year-old suspect named Emajae Brown has been arrested after police say two masked men broke into an oceanfront Beverly mansion, held the housekeeper at gunpoint, and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in valuables. The housekeeper was struck, tied up, and forced to assist the suspects before they fled the scene.

Why it matters

This high-profile home invasion and robbery in an affluent Boston suburb has raised concerns about security and safety in upscale neighborhoods, as well as the growing problem of organized property crime targeting the homes of the wealthy.

The details

According to prosecutors, Brown and another unidentified suspect allegedly broke into the home on Paine Avenue around 2 a.m. on March 28. The housekeeper said she was held at gunpoint, struck over the head with a firearm, and tied up in the garage. The suspects allegedly stole the homeowner's Porsche, the housekeeper's phone, and various gold, silver, watches, cash, and collectibles from the home. Police were able to identify Brown as a suspect based on surveillance footage and his connection to another housekeeper at the home.

  • The break-in occurred around 2 a.m. on March 28, 2026.
  • Brown was arrested and charged on April 14, 2026.
  • A dangerousness hearing for Brown is scheduled for April 21, 2026.

The players

Emajae Brown

A 25-year-old suspect who has been charged with nine counts including home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over 60 years old, and kidnapping.

The Housekeeper

The victim who was held at gunpoint, struck, and tied up by the suspects during the burglary.

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What they’re saying

“She went on to tell investigators the suspect was pointing a firearm at her head and escorting her around the home.”

— The Prosecutor

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide at the dangerousness hearing on April 21 whether to hold Brown without bail until his trial.

The takeaway

This brazen home invasion and robbery in an affluent Boston suburb highlights the growing problem of organized property crime targeting the wealthy, as well as the need for improved security measures and stronger laws to protect homeowners and their employees from such violent attacks.