a woman was fired JPMorgan Chase After she was caught on video emptying a public trash can and stealing it on the streets of New York City Knicks Parade of Champions, according to the New York Post. Video emerged over the weekend of Angie Báez, 40, wearing Knicks gear, emptying the contents of a limited-edition blue-and-orange bin into a trash can. manhattan sidewalk. Then she took the container and left.
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Additional footage even shows her riding the subway with a stolen bin.
Theft of property valued under $1,000 is typically charged as petit larceny, which is a Class A misdemeanor under New York City law. Consequences often include fines, citations, or community service for first-time offenders. Littering may result in additional penalties.
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The New York City Sanitation Department told the New York Post, “Dumping trash on the street and stealing public property for personal use are illegal, antisocial behaviors and not the kind of thing New Yorkers do. Most importantly, doing both of these things on camera is downright stupid.”
On June 20, the New York Police Department stated that they had not received any complaints related to the Baez incident. She has not been charged with a crime.
Who is Angie Baez?
Báez, a former JPMorgan Chase director, was fired on Tuesday, June 23, over the incident. Her LinkedIn profile shows she was promoted to executive director of community and industry engagement for cards and connected commerce at JPMorgan Chase just over a year ago.
Báez previously served as executive director of diversity, equity and inclusion at The Infatuation, a New York review site that was acquired by Chase as part of its broader push into lifestyle and experiential content.
According to sources, the bank launched an investigation into the incident after the video went viral, with a JPMorgan spokesperson telling the New York Post that “the employee no longer works at the company.”
Sources said Baez participated in the march in a personal capacity, the outlet reported.
A profile on The Infatuation’s website describes Báez as having “a dedication to making a positive impact that is evident in every aspect of her work.” It added, “Angie’s efforts helped position [The Infatuation] as a trailblazer in the pursuit of a more equitable and relevant food media industry,” calling her one of the “brightest voices” in the field.
“A vibrant mosaic of Dominican heritage, Bronx roots, and a passion for storytelling, creativity, and culture, Angie continues to lead food media toward a more inclusive and equitable future, leaving an indelible mark on Obsessed and everything she touches,” the bio further reads.
Baez reportedly co-founded Same Page Co., a queer, Black, Indigenous, and people of color-owned talent agency that “focuses on increasing representation and equity in media and industry. It partners with artists/talent on creative projects, photography, strategy, and business matters.”
She also previously served as head of diversity and inclusion programs at Squarespace and held senior diversity and inclusion positions at Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudson’s Bay and Saks Off 5th (another online biography shows).
