BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 07: Congresswoman, Karen Bass speaks at LA Focus’ 24th Annual First Ladies High Tea at The Beverly Hilton on May 07, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images)
On Sunday morning, an intruder broke into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D). The mayor’s office reported the incident at 6:40 a.m. at the Getty House, the mayor’s official residence. The Getty House is located in Hancock Park, five miles west of Los Angeles City Hall.
Deputy Mayor Zach Seidl stated, “Mayor Bass and her family were not injured and are safe. The mayor is grateful to LAPD for responding and arresting the suspect.”
According to authorities, the intruder broke in through a glass door while Bass was home. The intruder, identified as 29-year-old Ephraim Matthew Hunter, was arrested without incident and booked for burglary. Hunter’s presence triggered an alarm in the house, allowing the LAPD to arrive in minutes. Hunter is being held on a $100,000 bail.
It is unclear if Hunter specifically targeted the mayor or came into direct contact with her. Law enforcement expert Bruce Thomas raised concerns over the security measures of Mayor Bass’ home, considering Hunter was not detected before he broke in.
“Anytime you have a break-in at a residence of note, in this case, the mayor’s residence or even a very high-profile person, you kind of [question] is the security system up to snuff?” Thomas told Eyewitness News.
Bass has been burglarized in the past. In 2022, two men broke into Bass’ home in Baldwin Vista and stole a pair of handguns. The men were sentenced to two and three years in prison, respectively.
Bass won a hotly contested race for mayor in 2022.
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