movieguy Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 Man Steals Atlanta Airport Baggage Tractor Wed Jul 21,11:33 PM ET ATLANTA - An airline passenger wearing only a pair of pajama bottoms stole a baggage tractor at the city's main airport and drove it onto an active runway early Wednesday, police said. Atlanta police say Robert W. Buzzell, 31, had walked out an exit door that had an alarm at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Flights were not affected by the incident, which took place before 6 a.m., airport officials said. The man was stopped by mechanics who asked him for an employee identification card. When he could not provide one, they escorted him to an office and called police. Authorities said the man appeared mentally unstable. Buzzell, who had a ticket for a Delta flight, was jailed on charges of unlawful interference with security, theft by taking and reckless conduct. Police said Buzzell, of Warner Robins, Ga., told Delta employees that an alarm sounded when he opened the door to the tarmac, but that no security personnel were around. Airport officials said they are working with police and the airline to determine if security changes need to be made. yahoonews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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