Overview
- LAPD says the intruder broke a locked glass door at the First Street entrance and vandalized third-floor areas, including the hallway and rotunda.
- Damaged items included windows, a glass display case, computer equipment, and the Katowicz menorah on display in the rotunda.
- Police identified the suspect as Jose Gonzalez Chavez, who was taken into custody without incident and booked on suspicion of felony vandalism.
- Detectives will present the case to the Los Angeles County district attorney for filing consideration, and a City Hall security review is underway.
- Authorities said the suspect is being evaluated for mental health concerns and asked the public to share tips with LAPD or Crime Stoppers.