Police said the theft happened Tuesday night when two people gained entry to the university athletics department offices "without authorization" and removed a number of items before fleeing on a moped.
Emanuel Yakubov was arrested Friday, one day after police released surveillance footage showing two men walking down a hallway in the building, with one carrying the stolen sword and the other holding the bullhorn.
St. John's University is grateful for the rapid response made by the NYPD and the recovery of stolen property... our cooperative relationship with law enforcement helps ensure that.
Yakubov, who lives in Queens, was charged with burglary, petit larceny, trespassing and possession of stolen property, police said. He remained in custody Saturday.
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