Man Arrested For Breaking Into Disneyland Amidst Coronavirus
Some people are taking the Coronavirus lock down a little harder than others!
According to KABC, an 18-year-old man was arrested after he broke into Disneyland on Sunday night. The intruder was identified as Jeremiah Smith, a transient resident of Anaheim. He reportedly jumped over a gate into the back lot of the California Adventure Park. The suspect was apprehended around 11 pm by a construction site next to the Guardians Of The Galaxy ride.
Police believe that he might have been attempting to steal goods from the site. Smith was arrested and subsequently cited for trespassing before being released.
RELATED: Walt Disney World Resort Shuts Down Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As we reported, Disneyland has been closed since Saturday, March 14th and will remain closed until further notice.
“While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at Disneyland Resort, after carefully reviewing the guidelines of the Governor of California’s executive order and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we are proceeding with the closure of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, beginning the morning of March 14 through the end of the month. The Hotels of Disneyland Resort will remain open until Monday, March 16 to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements; Downtown Disney will remain open. We will monitor the ongoing situation and follow the advice and guidance of federal and state officials and health agencies. Disney will continue to pay cast members during this time,” said a rep for the park.
Disneyland Resort will work with guests who wish to change or cancel their visits, and will provide refunds to those who have hotel bookings during this closure period. Please contact The Walt Disney Travel Company for questions and cancellations at 714-520-5050.”
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