Kim Kardashian's taking a break, according to her assistant, Steph Shep, who updated the star's web site with a handwritten letter announcing that "Keeks is taking some much-needed time off."

By Kim's side for four years, Shep was charged with making the announcement to fans: "Hey guys. So you may have noticed we haven’t updated the app in a couple weeks. Keeks is taking some much needed time off. But not to worry … we’ve called upon Kim’s closest friends, fam and yours truly to serve up some exclusives. Stay tuned for new posts and app takeovers!! Thank you so much for your support for my girl. Love you mean it!"

After Kim was robbed in Paris earlier this month, the reality star has been in hiding, having been seen only once, making a quick stop at a Beverly Hills Italian restaurant last week.

Shep was out with Kourtney and Kendall that fateful night in Paris; she rushed back to Kim's side as soon as she heard what happened, and escorted Kim back to New York and then, to LA, immediately after.

Meanwhile, Kim's still busy doing all she can to help apprehend the robbers -- she'll certainly go back to Paris if she has to, her lawyer says. She called off her Vegas birthday party and we didn't see her at King Cairo's birthday party at Kylie's house over the weekend, even though most of the rest of the family was there.

So when will Kim come out of hiding? We wish we knew ... but we plan on being there when she does!