The following news release comes from Special Agent Bridgett Patton, a spokeswoman for the FBI office in Kansas City, MO.

“The FBI is aware of media reports concerning the person who walked in to the Kansas City Federal Building today. While the individual was detained and questioned, there is no public safety concern and we determined no personnel inside the federal building were in harm’s way.

 

“The individual walked into the Federal Building to clarify whether he was under investigation by a federal agency. The individual did not make a threat of a bomb or explosive device being contained in his vehicle.

“Federal Law prohibits the FBI from discussing whether a person may or may not be included on national security related lists.

“Local Police and FBI Agents acting with an abundance of caution responded appropriately with the initial limited information they had based on witness accounts of what happened. A police canine sniffed the person’s car and alerted to a possible explosive substance.

“A closer look has determined that no items of concern have been located in the individuals vehicle. Again, the primary concern was for the public’s safety which made the actions today necessary.”