Summary:
A 20-year-old broke into NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Gracie Mansion on New Year's Day.
The intruder stole a Christmas ornament and other items.
The suspect confessed and showed police a video of the theft.
Mayor Adams was not home during the incident.
The suspect will be arraigned in court.
Intruder at Gracie Mansion!
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2025/01/GettyImages-2174661722.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=850%2C478" alt="Gracie Mansion">A 20-year-old was arrested for breaking into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, on New Year's Day. The intruder, who lives nearby, scaled a fence and entered the second floor, where he was found in a bathroom.
The Ornament Heist
According to a criminal complaint, the suspect confessed and showed police a video of himself stealing a Christmas ornament from a drawer. He returned the ornament and other unspecified items.
Mayor Adams' Reaction
Mayor Adams was not home at the time of the incident. A spokesperson confirmed this and released a statement.
The Aftermath
The suspect is scheduled for arraignment in a Manhattan court. The incident has raised questions about security at the mayoral residence.
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