The U.S. Military Academy at West Point in New York was briefly locked down Monday morning, after reports of a “suspicious vehicle” there.
Officials began searching for a vehicle after a citizen reported seeing a man who fit the description of Ahmad Khan Rahami, wanted for questioning in connection with the Chelsea bombing, was seen entering the base.
But when West Point officials located the man, he was identified as a resident of West Point.
“Once the report of a suspicious vehicle was made, appropriate security measures were taken,” West Point spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Kasker said in a statement.
“Authorities at West Point continue to work directly with their county, state and federal counterparts in all matters of security. West Point officials are encouraged by the active role citizens are taking to say something when they see something.”
