"A 36-year-old man, Jonathan Jones, is in custody following a series of vandalism and assault incidents across several Midtown Manhattan businesses on Valentine's Day. According to ABC7NY, the incidents began around 2:30 a.m. at Uncle Jack's Steakhouse on 9th Avenue, where security footage shows him forcibly entering the establishment using a barrier."
"After forcibly entering the bar and throwing a bottle of gin, Jonathan Jones continued to a nearby hotel and then to a 7-Eleven, where he discharged a fire extinguisher. Further reporting by PIX 11 indicated that Jones's spree also affected B&W Deli & Pizzeria, where he pushed counters and merchandise. The incidents continued at the Interfaith Retreats Hostel, where he physically confronted an employee and took a fire extinguisher. Adi Purusha of Interfaith Community Services commented on the incident, noting the broader social concerns involved."
Jonathan Jones, 36, is in custody after a series of vandalism and assault incidents across Midtown Manhattan on Valentine's Day. Security footage shows him forcibly entering Uncle Jack's Steakhouse on 9th Avenue around 2:30 a.m. using a barrier; the general manager reported tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Jones reportedly threw a bottle of gin, then moved to a nearby hotel and a 7-Eleven where he discharged a fire extinguisher. His spree also affected B&W Deli & Pizzeria and the Interfaith Retreats Hostel, where he confronted an employee and took a fire extinguisher. Jones faces charges including burglary, robbery, and reckless endangerment, prompting comments about broader social concerns.
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