Crime & Safety
Intruder At LA Mayor's Home Taken Into Custody: Authorities
The male gained access by breaking a window at Getty House, LA's official mayoral residence and home to Mayor Karen Bass, police said.
LOS ANGELES — An intruder broke into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass early Sunday morning, according to authorities.
The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m. at Getty House, the city’s official mayoral residence, in the 600 block of South Irving Boulevard, authorities said.
A male smashed a window to gain entry and was taken into custody by police, who responded to a 911 call about the break-in, according to authorities. The intruder was awaiting processing as of Sunday evening, according to police.
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“Mayor Bass and her family were not injured and are safe,” Deputy Mayor of Communications Zach Seidl said in a prepared statement. “The Mayor is grateful to LAPD for responding and arresting the suspect.”
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