Raleigh, North Carolina – A man accused of threatening others with a chainsaw at a Raleigh hotel is in custody.
Sunday around 1:30 p.m., Raleigh police said he “has a suspect in custody in connection with the incident.”
Police surrounded the Red Roof Inn on South Saunders Street after answering a disturbed call Saturday night at 9:15 p.m.
The man threatened several people, but no one was injured. Police said the man used a chainsaw to threaten the victims. The man in question left the hotel with what appeared to be a dark-colored sedan.
Security images captured the man wearing a dark green baseball cap, a long white coat, dark jeans and white shoes.
The motive surrounding man’s actions is unknown. The suspect is wanted for attempted kidnapping, aggravated assault and property damage.
WRAL is working to learn more about this story.
