A man has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing City Hall on New Year’s Day, police said Saturday.
Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Security Services Division responded at approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday to reports of extensive damage to both the interior and exterior of City Hall, according to an LAPD statement.
Police said the suspect gained entry through the First Street entrance by breaking a locked glass door, “and proceeded to the third floor, where multiple areas — including the hallway and rotunda — were vandalized.”
The suspect, identified as Jose Gonzalez Chavez, then left the facility and was taken into custody without incident, police added.
Chavez was arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism.
Anyone with information regarding the alleged crime was urged to call LAPD Central Station detectives at 213-833-3750 or, during non-business hours or weekends, at 877-527-3247. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.com.