Police arrested a man Sunday on suspicion of attempted robbery at the residence of Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Ephraim Matthew Hunter, 29, was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and charged with robbery after allegedly breaking into Bass’ residence. I have written According to police, the suspect is suspected of breaking into the mayor’s home by breaking a window. Law enforcement said Bass and her family were inside the home at the time of the incident, but it is unclear whether they met the alleged intruder.
“At approximately 6:40 a.m. this morning, an individual attempted to enter the Getty House by breaking a window during the occupancy,” the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement. Suspect.
The suspect was identified as Ephraim Matthew Hunter, 29, of Los Angeles. Hunter was booked with booking number 6796415 and he was booked on charges of 459 PC Robbery.
— Los Angeles Police Department PIO (@LAPDPIO) April 22, 2024
Hunter is currently in custody, with bail set at $100,000, CBS News report. Authorities have reportedly not yet confirmed whether Hunter has an attorney. The Los Angeles Police Department said no one was injured in the alleged break-in. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is actively investigating the circumstances of the alleged break-in. (Related: Democratic mayor wants to spend $1.3 billion annually to curb homelessness)
Los Angeles Police Department responded and took the suspect into custody without incident. There were no injuries to the occupants in this accident. The investigation is ongoing and no additional information is available at this time.
— Los Angeles Police Department PIO (@LAPDPIO) April 21, 2024
According to CBS News, Mayor Bass thanked the LAPD for their quick response and arrest of the suspect. “The Mayor is grateful to the Los Angeles Police Department for responding and apprehending the suspect,” Bass Deputy Mayor for Communications Zach Seidl said in a statement.
