The Secret Service is under fire after agents entered a Massachusetts salon without permission during a fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris. The agents reportedly picked the lock to the salon’s front door, covered security cameras with duct tape, and allowed the public to use the restroom for nearly two hours, all without the knowledge of the salon’s owner.

Alicia Powers, the salon’s owner, was shocked to discover that her business had been accessed without her consent. Powers explained that while she had agreed to close her salon for security reasons, she was not informed that her property would be used in this manner. She recounted how multiple individuals entered the salon, setting off alarms and leaving the premises unsecured after they were done.

After the incident became public, the Secret Service’s Boston office reached out to Powers to apologize. A representative admitted that the agents’ actions were inappropriate and not in line with standard procedures. Powers stated, “They were not supposed to tape my camera without permission. They were not supposed to enter the building without permission.”

Brian Smith, the landlord of the building, confirmed that no one had granted the Secret Service permission to access the property. The agency has since expressed regret and reaffirmed its commitment to working cooperatively with local businesses during high-profile events.