NEW YORK — Jon Gosselin's holiday weekend was ruined when someone broke into his New York City home, causing significant damage while the father of eight was spending Christmas with his children in Pennsylvania.
"[Jon] entered his apartment in Manhattan and was horrified, disheartened, and saddened to observe the devastation of his furniture, clothing and personal belongings, which were apparently slashed with a butcher knife by a very troubled and sick perpetrator," Gosselin's attorney, Mark Jay Heller, said in a statement. "Jon immediately contacted me and facilitated the able assistance of the New York City Police Department who immediately dispatched an experienced detective to Jon's apartment, where a forensic team commenced an intense investigation including photographing and fingerprinting of evidence at the crime scene."
"The police department seized a note that had been affixed to Jon's bedroom dresser by a butcher knife that was speared through the note into the wooden dresser. The note will be forensically analyzed by a handwriting expert," the statement continued. "At this time, I will not release the contents of the note or the signator, however, both Jon and I have determined that the perpetrator must be vigorously prosecuted on felony charges."
Among the valuables stolen were a television, a CD player and a Nintendo Wii game, as well as several kitchen items. The robbers also slashed some of the 32-year-old Gosselin's clothing, luggage and bedding.
Perhaps most devastating was the destruction of a Ming vase, believed to be over 100 years old that was a family heirloom.
Said Heller: "The greatest damage from this vicious, mean spirited and heartless crime was perpetrated not on Jon's property and possessions, but on Jon Gosselin himself, who experienced a traumatic, emotional, roller coaster ride having just shared a joyful family gathering with his children during their Christmas celebration and the last thing that Jon contemplated when entering his New York City apartment, on what is suppose to be a season that heralds in peace and goodwill, was to be devastated by such a cruel and cold-blooded act that was apparently intended to cut to his heart."
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