Two kids from the projects wanted to feel like billionaires for a night, so they slipped aboard several glitzy megayachts docked near the World Financial Center — telling cops they were “just chillin’” on them, law enforcement sources said.
Carrying flashlights, Trey Cruz, 20, and his pal Justice Mejias, 16, allegedly raided cabinets for beer inside the “Casino Royale,” a $42 million James Bond-themed megayacht at the North Cove Marina at around 5 a.m. on Sunday, law enforcement sources said.
But cops knocked the wind out of their sails after they hopped onto the nearby yacht,“Jambo Jambo” — prompting its owner to report the intruders, who live at Jackson Street Housing project, law enforcement sources said.
The wannabe skippers claimed they weren’t stealing — “just chillin” — on the luxury vessels, law enforcement sources said.
Cruz and Mejias also climbed onto the yacht “TATS” and “Libertas,” which were parked at the same marina, law enforcement source said.
Surveillance camera footage caught images of them rummaging inside the “Casino Royal,” which is decked out with a pool, marble floors and artwork featuring bond girls. It’s owned by California billionaire David McDonald, who runs a security camera firm.
It’s unclear how the Cruz and Mejias got inside the yacht. There was no sign of forced entry, law enforcement sources said.
They were both charged with burglary.
Cruz’s bail was posted at $5,000. Mejias was released on his own recognizance.
They couldn’t be reached for comment on Tuesday. Their lawyers didn’t return calls by press time.