Police: Stalker broke into Taylor Swift's NYC home and took a nap

New York — Police say a stalker broke into Taylor Swift's New York City townhouse and took a nap.

Police say officers investigating a reported break-in Friday found 22-year-old Roger Alvarado asleep in the pop star's home in the Tribeca neighbourhood.

Alvarado, of Homestead, Florida, was arrested on charges of stalking, burglary, criminal mischief and trespassing. It's not clear whether he has an attorney who can speak for him.

Alvarado was arrested at the same address on 13 February on charges of breaking the front door with a shovel. Swift was not home during Friday's break-in.

The multiplatinum-selling recording artist has dealt with stalkers on both coasts.

Police said a Colorado man arrested on 14 April - outside a Beverly Hills home owned by Swift - had a knife, a rope and ammunition.

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