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A man allegedly attempting to burglarize a building with a machete was arrested in DeKalb County, the Atlanta Police Department said.

Officers responded to 1617 Memorial Drive SE on a call for a man attempting to burglarize a building. The department released bodycam video of the incident.

While searching the outside of the building, the responding officer was alerted by a witness that the suspect was fleeing on foot.

A chase followed. Eventually, the officer caught up to the suspect and noticed the individual was holding a machete. The officer then deployed his Taser to subdue the suspect but was unsuccessful.

According to APD, officers followed the suspect to a nearby homeless encampment where he lived. The suspect then went inside a tent.

At this time, multiple officers had arrived at the scene and were able to de-escalate the situation after speaking to the man, who dropped the machete and turned himself into police.

APD said they charged the man with Loitering or Prowling and Obstruction of an Officer. The suspect was then transported to the DeKalb County jail.