A 16-year-old from New Jersey is in hot water after sneaking past security at the World Trade Center in the middle of the night to take photos.

Justin Casquejo was arrested on Sunday morning after he was spotted climbing down scaffolding on the building.

Casquejo said he had previously discovered how to access the Freedom Tower rooftop while walking around the construction zone.

Security cameras reviewed after Casquejo was arrested captured the teen sneaking around the area,

. On his part, Casquejo admitted to climbing the stairs to the 20th floor, taking an elevator to the 99th floor and going through a 12 by 12-inch hole to reach the antenna.

The incident, not surprisingly, has launched an investigation into security protocol at the World Trade Center, and was guard has been fired,

. Casquejo is charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing.