JP MORGAN EXECUTIVE FIRED AFTER GETTING CAUGHT ON CAMERA STEALING A KNICKS TRASH CAN OFF THE STREET
A viral video from the New York City Knicks championship parade in 2026 has led to the termination of a high-ranking banking executive. JPMorgan Chase confirmed on Tuesday that Angie Báez is no longer with the firm following an investigation into her conduct during the celebration. The incident involved the public emptying and subsequent theft of a city-owned trash receptacle.
Clips circulating on social media show Báez, who is 40 years old, wearing Knicks apparel while approaching a limited-edition blue-and-orange trash can. The footage captures her dumping the contents of the bin directly onto a Manhattan sidewalk. After clearing the receptacle, she reportedly walked away with the item in hand. Additional video footage later surfaced showing her riding the subway with the public property.
The New York City Department of Sanitation issued a firm statement regarding the behavior seen in the videos. They noted that dumping trash on the street and stealing public property for personal use are both illegal and antisocial acts. The department also characterized the decision to perform these actions while being filmed as a lapse in judgment. Despite the public outcry, the NYPD stated they had not received a formal complaint as of June 20.
Báez held the title of executive director of community and industry engagement for card and connected commerce at JPMorgan Chase. She moved into this role after serving as a diversity, equity, and inclusion executive at the review website the Infatuation. JPMorgan Chase acquired that platform as part of a strategy to expand its lifestyle content and experiential offerings.
Her professional biographies frequently highlight her commitment to creating a positive impact through her work in the media and food industries. She also co-founded Same Page Co., a talent agency that focuses on increasing representation for artists and talent. Throughout her career, she has held high-level diversity and inclusion positions at major retail companies such as Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay.
Under New York City statutes, stealing property valued at less than $1,000 typically results in a charge of petit larceny. This offense is a Class A misdemeanor and often leads to penalties such as fines or community service for first-time offenders. While Báez has not been charged with a crime, her employer took swift action once the videos gained traction online.
