Secret Service detains man near White House

WASHINGTON — The Secret Service detained a man near the White House on Tuesday after he made some "suspicious comments" and was carrying a package.

The man was taken into custody without incident around 10:15 a.m., the Secret Service said.

"Suspicious package investigation continues; suspect in custody!" the Secret Service said in a tweet.

The service temporarily locked down parts of Pennsylvania Avenue and the White House, and suspended tours in the wake of the incident.

"A male suspect approached a uniformed officer at 15th and Pennsylvania (Avenue) around 10:15 a.m. this morning," said a Secret Service official, speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. "He made suspicious comments and had a package. Officers then separated the individual and the package."

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