Crime & Safety

'Deranged' Man at Longhorn Meant No Harm, Police Say

Police responded to a possible armed robbery at the Tucker restaurant.

Police were called to Longhorn Steakhouse in Tucker Thursday afternoon after a man described asΒ mentally deranged caused a disturbance.

Capt. Steven Fore told Patch officers were summoned to the restaurant atΒ 4315 Hugh Howell RoadΒ around 4 p.m.Β "on what initially was believed to be an armed robbery in progress."

Witnesses reported seeing at least seven police cars outside the restaurant.Β The man was questioned and it wasΒ determined he did not pose a threat.Β 

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