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Valentine's Day Vandalism: Man Destroys Steakhouse, Faces Charges

2/16/2026

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Jonathan Jones, 36, vandalized Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in Manhattan on Valentine’s Day, causing $4,000 in damages.
He broke a window, smashed bottles, drank a $50 bottle of gin, and pulled the fire alarm.
Jones faces burglary, robbery, and criminal mischief charges.
Despite the damage, Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse opened for its Valentine’s Day crowd after boarding up the broken window.

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Story summary

Jonathan Jones, 36, vandalized Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in Manhattan on Valentine’s Day, causing $4,000 in damages.
He broke a window, smashed bottles, drank a $50 bottle of gin, and pulled the fire alarm.
Jones faces burglary, robbery, and criminal mischief charges.
Despite the damage, Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse opened for its Valentine’s Day crowd after boarding up the broken window.