Craig Melvin puts brave face on after intruder scare
Craig Melvin puts brave face on the Today show Friday, telling viewers he is "safe and sound" after an intruder breached Studio 1A on Thursday. The co-anchor said the man was quickly arrested and that NBC is cooperating with the NYPD while the network reviews security.
Key Takeaways
- Craig Melvin told Today viewers Friday he is "safe and sound" after Thursday’s Studio 1A breach.
- Suspect Andrew Truelove allegedly sought Al Roker, confronted Melvin in a stairway, and was arrested within seconds.
- Page Six reported a security guard was fired; Truelove faces hate-crime charges including burglary and menacing.
- NBC said it takes employee safety "extremely seriously" and is reviewing security protocols with the NYPD.
What happened inside the Today studio?
According to Page Six, Melvin addressed the scare on air Friday morning.
"I want to take a quick moment to address an incident that happened yesterday," he said. "You may have heard that unfortunately an intruder made his way into an unauthorized area here at Studio 1A."
"Thankfully he was apprehended quickly," Melvin, 47, continued. "He was placed under arrest. We are cooperating fully with the NYPD as they investigate the matter." He added that the team was "just very happy that everyone is safe."
When a colleague said, "We want to make sure you are safe," Melvin confirmed he is "safe and sound."
Who was the intruder and what are the charges?
Page Six identified the man who confronted Melvin in a stairway at NBC’s New York City headquarters as Andrew Truelove, 41. He was reportedly seeking weatherman Al Roker when he reached Melvin.
Sources told Page Six Truelove hurled a racial slur at Melvin in the eight to 10 seconds before he was apprehended. He was taken into custody Thursday.
The New York Post reported Truelove has eight unsealed previous arrests in the city, primarily for mischief. He has been charged with burglary, menacing and criminal trespass as hate crimes, as well as harassment.
A source also told Page Six a security guard was fired over the breach.
How did Melvin and NBC respond after the scare?
Before returning to the desk, Melvin posted on Instagram that he was "doing just fine" and thanked fans who reached out, saying he looked forward to seeing them on the Today show.
NBC said it takes "extremely seriously" the "safety and security of [its] employees, talent, staff and guests." The network added that Today is cooperating with law enforcement, reviewing the incident and its security protocols, and remains "committed to providing a safe and secure environment."
Insiders told Page Six staffers are "on edge," especially after Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted in February and remains missing. For more celebrity breaking updates, follow BlasterPost’s celebrity breaking news coverage.