FOR A MOMENT, NOBODY KNEW WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN…’ Craig Melvin Breaks His Silence After Disturbing Confrontation With Today Show Intruder Ends In Arrest!!!Craig Melvin is speaking out after a frightening incident involving an intruder outside the Today show.

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Craig Melvin on Tuesday July 11, 2023
Craig Melvin on July 11, 2023.Credit : Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

NEED TO KNOW

  • On Thursday, July 16, an intruder broke into the Today show’s studio in New York City
  • The man was detained by police after confronting Craig Melvin, a source said
  • Melvin spoke out in a statement later on Thursday

Craig Melvin is speaking out after coming face to face with an intruder at the Today show studio.

At about 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, a man broke into the Rockefeller Plaza studio in New York City. The intruder — who was later identified as Andrew Truelove, according to court records viewed by PEOPLE, and has not yet been charged — allegedly confronted co-host Craig Melvin, yelling racial slurs.

Truelove, who has a criminal history, allegedly also asked for Al Roker after slipping past studio security.

“Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours,” Melvin wrote on Instagram later on Thursday. “I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow.” (Melvin has a previously announced vacation planned to begin on Monday, July 20.)

Craig Melvin is seen on the NBC Today Show Citi Concert Series at Rockefeller Plaza on September 19, 2025 in New York City.
Craig Melvin is on the ‘Today’ show on September 19, 2025.NDZ/Star Max/GC Images

NBC News also released a statement on Thursday confirming that “there was a security incident this morning at the Today show studio.”

The statement said the man “approached” Melvin, “who alerted security,” and the intruder was then “detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident.”

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Jenna Bush Hager, Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Al Roker on the ‘Today’ show on July 15, 2026.NBC

“There was no altercation, and no one was injured. Today is cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate the matter. NBC and Today take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously,” the statement continued.

“We are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios.”

The NYPD said in a statement that at approximately 9:19 a.m. “it was reported to officers that there was a disorderly person inside 30 Rockefeller Center, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct. Officers responded and placed an unidentified individual into custody. There were no injuries reported. The investigation remains ongoing.”