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Intruder Breaches NBC Rockefeller Center, Confronts Craig Melvin

7/17/2026

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A man breached reinforced security at NBC’s Rockefeller Center studios by entering a restricted stairwell.
He confronted Today co-host Craig Melvin inside the studio area.
NYPD took the intruder into custody without injury.
NBC employees said they were shocked by the breach despite multiple badge checks and heightened security.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance and body-camera footage while the network cooperates with police and will review its security protocols.

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Story summary

A man breached reinforced security at NBC’s Rockefeller Center studios by entering a restricted stairwell.
He confronted Today co-host Craig Melvin inside the studio area.
NYPD took the intruder into custody without injury.
NBC employees said they were shocked by the breach despite multiple badge checks and heightened security.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance and body-camera footage while the network cooperates with police and will review its security protocols.