Break-in at Letterman studio

A Florida man was arrested today for breaking into New York's Ed Sullivan Theater where David Letterman tapes his late night …

A Florida man was arrested today for breaking into New York's Ed Sullivan Theater where David Letterman tapes his late night talk show, the second attempted burglary in less than a week, police said.

Alvin Moore (42) was charged with burglary and criminal mischief after using a newspaper stand to break multiple glass panes totaling some $1,500 in damages on the exterior of the theater where the Late Show with David Letterman  is recorded near Times Square.

Mr Moore's break-in attempt followed one on Sunday by another man, James Whittemore (22) who was arrested in the lobby of the same theatre and was also charged with burglary and criminal mischief.

New York police said Moore, of Sebring, Florida, told officers he was aware of the previous break-in attempt and that he had committed the crime to seek attention.

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Mr Moore was also charged with menacing after being involved in a scuffle with a security guard, during which he injured. He was hospitalised and released, police said. The theatre was closed at the time.

The historic theatre was once home to the The Ed Sullivan Show, which featured such memorable appearances as the Beatles first US performance in February 1964.