Naked Man On Tarmac Delays Flight Out Of BHM

BIRMINGHAM, AL — At least one flight out of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Thursday morning was delayed slightly, but it was not because of a mechanical problem. Rather, a naked man was seen running onto the tarmac at BHM just before 6 a.m.

The man was eventually caught and apprehended, and police say the man claims he was robbed nearby before entering airport property.

Flights returned to schedule shortly after the man's arrest.

Birmingham PD Sgt. Johnny Williams said the man was taken into custody by airport security and Birmingham police officers. The man’s name has not been released, but police discovered he had an outstanding felony probation violation warrant in Shelby County.