A repeat burglar was arrested on the night of Sunday to Monday stealing Christmas gifts from the home of Robert De Niro, we learned from the New York police.
New York City police were monitoring the 30-year-old woman, "
known for multiple burglary arrests
," when they saw her enter "
through a basement door that showed signs of being broken
into" into a residence in the upscale Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, a police spokesman told AFP.
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It was the residence of Robert de Niro, the famous American actor born in New York and known for his roles in films featuring his city, such as Taxi Driver or Mean Streets.
The police entered and "
discovered the woman inside the living room
" in full "
attempt to steal property
", added the spokesperson.
According to the
ABC News
and
NBC News
media , the suspect was even helping herself under the Christmas tree when the police surprised her.
She was arrested "
without incident
", police said.
According to NBC, that's when the police saw Robert De Niro appear "
in a bathrobe
", alerted by the noise.
Aged 79, De Niro, who has multiplied roles in gangster films (The Godfather II, Goodfellas, Heat, Casino) is also known for his commitment to revitalizing the south of the island of Manhattan after the attacks of the September 11, 2001, including co-founding the Tribeca Film Festival.
