Two Masked Men Tried to Break Into the Home of ‘Szalony Reporter’

Two masked men tried to break into the home of Tomasz “Szalony Reporter” Matysiak

Szalony Reporter is the pseudonym of Tomasz Matysiak, a popular online creator, YouTuber and podcaster, known primarily for his channels on YouTube and TikTok.

Today the world of YouTubers, podcasts and posts has come to an end. Two masked troglodytes with an axe tried to enter my house, and when that didn’t work, they poured some substance under the seal. Are these your rules? Is this your “family comes first” – time to say STOP! – Szalony Reporter

Dzisiaj się skończył świat YouTuba, podcastów i wpisów. Dwóch zamaskowanych troglodytów z siekierą próbowała wejść do mojego domu, a kiedy to się nie udało wylali pod uszczelkę jakaś substancje. To są te Wasze zasady? To jest to Wasze „rodzina jest najważniejsza” – czas… pic.twitter.com/1QiX56b1e4

— Szalony Reporter (@szalonyreporter) July 22, 2025

Course of events

Yesterday, that is on 21 July, two masked attackers with an axe were hacking at the door of Szalony Reporter, most likely pouring butyric acid or another toxic substance on it. The surveillance camera recorded not only the image but also the sound – evidence the perpetrators apparently did not anticipate.

Think about what could have happened if someone from the household or a neighbour with two small children had been inside. Inhaling acid is extremely toxic, and the line of safety was crossed with a force no one had expected before – says Szalony Reporter in his video.

That evening the creator was at the Tomorrowland festival, but the mere fact that his “mecca” was violated says everything about the scale of the threat.

The police and forensic technicians are handling the case – the services are responsible for pursuing the criminals, but Szalony Reporter does not intend to keep quiet. Threats in private messages only motivate him to reveal materials which, as he claims, may raise the blood pressure of more than one of his opponents.

Szalony Reporter's video in which he talks about the case

How creators can ensure their safety

Simple precautions

1. Do not publish your exact location or daily schedule.
2. Install surveillance cameras and motion sensors.
3. Insure your equipment.

Professional support

• Security companies offer rapid-response patrols from PLN 150 per month.
• IT security audit.

The attempted break-in at Szalony Reporter’s home is a warning sign for the entire influencer industry. Online popularity carries real risks – from hate to physical threats.