Police have arrested a suspected intruder who broke into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass early Sunday morning.
According to a statement from the LAPD PIO, an individual broke a window to gain entry into the Getty House around 6:40 AM this morning.
Bass and her family live in the Getty House, located in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
According to ABC News, Bass was one of the occupants who was present at home when the intruder broke in. However, it was not specified whether she had any interaction with the suspect.
According to the LAPD, there were no injuries to the occupants involved in this incident. The suspect was taken into custody without any complications.
Late on Sunday night, authorities confirmed the arrest of Ephraim Matthew Hunter, a 29-year-old suspect. He was charged with felony burglary, and a bail amount of $100,000 was set for him.
It is currently unclear whether Hunter has legal representation.
The police have stated that the investigation is still ongoing.
After the break-in, Zach Seidl, Bass’ Deputy Mayor of Communications, expressed gratitude towards the LAPD for their swift response and apprehension of the suspect.
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