PAYSON, Ariz. — Police have arrested an armed man they say entered the local high school on Sunday morning.
According to police, the man entered Payson High School around 10:45 a.m. and confronted a staff member inside. The staff member was unharmed and called 911.
Payson police said the man will be booked into a Maricopa County Jail on multiple felony charges. Police said two others have been detained for questioning as well.
Prior to officers' arrival, the suspect allegedly left the building and drove off in a newer model white Toyota Tacoma with an unidentified female, police said.
Police said that there is currently reason to believe that the female is somehow connected with the high school.
Officials believe that the incident may have been a burglary attempt. Police are working with the Payson Unified School District Superintendent and other law enforcement agencies.
Officials said there is no threat to any Payson School however, a Payson school had increased police presence Monday morning, the Associated Press reported.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Payson Police Department at 928-474-3288.
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