Raleigh, NC – A man accused of threatening others with a chainsaw at a Raleigh hotel is in custody.
On Sunday, around 1:30 pm, Raleigh police said they “have a suspect in custody in connection with the incident.”
Police surrounded the Red Roof Inn on South Saunders Street after responding to a disturbance call on Saturday night at 9:15 am.
The man threatened several people, but no one was hurt. Police said the man used a chainsaw to threaten the victims. The man in question ended up leaving the hotel in what appeared to be a dark-colored sedan.
Security footage captured a glimpse of the man, who wore a dark green baseball cap, a long white coat, dark jeans and white shoes.
The reason for man’s actions is not known. The suspect is wanted for attempted kidnapping, aggravated assault and material damage.
WRAL is working to learn more about this story.
