Craig Melvin Appears on “Today” 1 Day After Intruder Broke into Studio in Security Breach Yamillah HurtadoFri, July 17, 2026 at 11:06 AM UTC 0 Craig MelvinCredit: Patricia Schlein/Star Max/GC Images Craig Melvin returned to the anchor desk one day after a shocking intruder incident at Today On Thursday, July 16, an intruder broke into Today’s studio in New York City The man was detained by police after confronting Melvin Craig Melvin is back at the Today anchor desk one day after a shocking intruder incident in the morning show’s New York City studio. He began the 7 a.m.
Craig Melvin Appears on “Today” 1 Day After Intruder Broke into Studio in Security Breach
Yamillah HurtadoFri, July 17, 2026 at 11:06 AM UTC
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Craig Melvin returned to the anchor desk one day after a shocking intruder incident at Today
On Thursday, July 16, an intruder broke into Today’s studio in New York City
The man was detained by police after confronting Melvin
Craig Melvin is back at the Today anchor desk one day after a shocking intruder incident in the morning show’s New York City studio.
He began the 7 a.m. broadcast alongside Laura Jarrett. Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie announced on July 16 that she would be off for the next “few” weeks to film her new Wordle project.
Craig Melvin on the ‘Today’ show on April 24, 2024.Credit: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
On Thursday, July 16, a man broke into the studio at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City at about 9 a.m. The intruder allegedly confronted co-host Craig Melvin, yelling racial slurs. A law enforcement source told PEOPLE he allegedly also asked for Al Roker after slipping past studio security.
The man was later identified as Andrew Truelove, 41, and was charged with hate crime - burglary, hate crime - menacing, hate crime - criminal trespass, and harassment, the NYPD said Thursday. Truelove has not yet been arraigned.
Court records indicate Truelove has a criminal history. In June 2026, he pleaded guilty to felony criminal mischief in connection with a case involving damage to multiple vehicles. He was sentenced to six months in jail, five years of probation and ordered to pay $375 in fees. It is unclear how much of that sentence he served before Thursday’s alleged incident.
He also has three pending criminal cases in New York. In those cases, he has pleaded not guilty to charges including misdemeanor assault, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass on railroad property and trespassing.
Following the incident, Melvin shared a statement in a July 16 Instagram post.
“Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours,” Melvin wrote. “I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow.”
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Melvin had previously announced he has a vacation planned to begin on Monday, July 20.
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NBC News released a statement on Thursday confirming that “there was a security incident this morning at the Today show studio.”
The statement said the man “approached” Melvin, “who alerted security,” and the intruder was then “detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident.”
“There was no altercation, and no one was injured. Today is cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate the matter. NBC and Today take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously,” the statement continued.
“We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios.”
Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Al Roker on the ‘Today’ show on Jan. 15, 2025.Credit: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
The NYPD said in a statement that at approximately 9:19 a.m. “it was reported to officers that there was a disorderly person inside 30 Rockefeller Center, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct. Officers responded and placed an unidentified individual into custody. There were no injuries reported. The investigation remains ongoing.”
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