AUSTIN, Texas — A suspect is in custody after the Austin Police Department SWAT team responded to a barricaded subject call in South Austin on Monday evening.

The incident happened in the 4200 block of the S. Interstate 35 service road southbound, near the intersection with East Ben White Boulevard.

Police said the incident began after the suspect, a man around 40 years old, allegedly broke into another unit at a Super 8 motel.

Officers arrived on the scene around 3:45 p.m. and attempted to make contact with the man. The man then allegedly shut the door and refused to come out. At that time, the SWAT team was called to the scene.

Around 6:07 p.m., APD said the man was taken in custody.

He is charged with burglary of residence, with more charges expected.

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