ATLANTA - A man was arrested Sunday night after breaking into a government building in downtown Atlanta, authorities said.
What we know:
A FOX 5 crew saw a heavy police presence at 2 Peachtree Street NW around 11:30 p.m. Officers in helmets carrying rifles and a bulletproof shield were seen leaving the building, which houses several state agencies, including the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and the Department of Community Health.
Police said two unarmed security guards inside the building called 911 around 9:30 p.m. to report the break-in. The guards sheltered on higher floors until officers escorted them out safely.
Officers searching the building later found a man and took him into custody. His identity has not been released. Police said he appeared to be experiencing a mental health episode related to narcotics use.
Dig deeper:
Investigators said the attempted burglary was not politically motivated.
The Source: Information in this article came from a release posted to the Atlanta Police Department's website.