Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Suspects Arrested in Bizarre Howard Beach Swan Theft

6/26/2025

46 5

Summary

Story summary

In a bizarre incident in Howard Beach, Queens, a group was caught on video stealing a swan from Frank Charles Memorial Park. Thanks to the quick thinking of witness Stephanie Santiago, who alerted authorities after her daughter filmed the theft, three suspects were arrested. However, the fate of the stolen swan remains a mystery.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a bizarre incident in Howard Beach, Queens, a group was caught on video stealing a swan from Frank Charles Memorial Park. Thanks to the quick thinking of witness Stephanie Santiago, who alerted authorities after her daughter filmed the theft, three suspects were arrested. However, the fate of the stolen swan remains a mystery.