Naked Man Causes $100K In Damage At Restaurant At Lakewood Country Club: Police

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A Lakewood man is accused of causing more than $100,000 in damage at Maggie's Bar at Lakewood Country Club on Sunday morning, police said Tuesday.

The man, who is 29 years old but was not otherwise identified, was found inside the bar by an employee about 10 a.m. Sunday, naked and destroying furniture, equipment and inventory, Lakewood Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said.

Police officers said the man, who is 29 years old but was not otherwise identified, was showing signs of emotional distress, Staffordsmith said.

"Recognizing that the man was in crisis, Sgt. John Macerino addressed the man calmly and accordingly; ultimately resulting in his apprehension without further incident," Staffordsmith said.

The man was charged with burglary, theft and criminal mischief by Officer Leticia Diaz and was taken to a hospital for psychological evaluation and treatment, Staffordsmith said.

The operators of Maggie's Bar posted a statement and photos on its Facebook page, and called the damage done deliberate.

"Maggie’s was vandalized, many irreplaceable items were deliberately broken and there was damage to our furniture, fixtures and equipment. This was intentionally done, the suspect swiftly made his way thru all areas of the building and was calculated in his destruction," the statement said. "We take pride in welcoming a diverse crowd into our fun, friendly, and family orientated bar/restaurant. This type of behavior with the intent to destroy one of the last remaining local bars in the Jackson/Lakewood area will not be tolerated."

Maggie's has its tiki bar open and its Uptown Bar, all at the site, open for service, the operator said.

"Thanks to our amazing Maggie’s staff & disaster clean up team who have been there almost around the clock the last two days we are able to bounce back," they wrote. "Come out and support!"