Minors Trespass into NYC Scientology Building, Cause Damage and Injure Staff

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200

On Saturday afternoon, a group of teenagers forced their way into a Church of Scientology building in New York City, located near Times Square. The NYPD reported the incident occurred at around 4:24 PM when the minors entered through a side door, causing property damage. During the intrusion, a 30-year-old male caller was kicked in the leg but did not require hospitalization. The teenagers left before law enforcement arrived, and no arrests have been made. The Church of Scientology confirmed that one employee was injured and that a racial slur was directed at another individual. The disruption endangered staff, parishioners, and visitors, including attendees of a seminar. Social media videos show hooded minors rushing through the building, though authorities have not verified if these videos are directly related to Saturday’s events. This incident appears to be part of a recent viral trend known as 'Speed Runs,' encouraging minors to break into Scientology facilities. Last week, a simi