36-Year-Old Arrested for Breaking Into, Robbing NYC Church

Leo Canega

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York Police Department announced the arrest of Johnathan Delvalle, a 36-year-old undomiciled male, on January 4. He faces charges of Attempted Burglary.

It was reported that on January 3, an unidentified individual forcibly entered a church (Place of Worship Church of God) through a basement door.

The perpetrator removed a safe containing business documents and other items, then fled on a moped. Delvalle was arrested at 4:30 PM.


The NYPD is seeking the public’s assistance in further identifying the whereabouts of the individual involved.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline or submit tips online. All tips are treated with confidentiality.

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