NEW YORK – Police snatched a man who was trying to scale the all-glass facade of Trump Tower in New York City using suction cups.

The climber had a backpack and appeared to use ropes and a harness to fasten himself to the side of the 58-story Manhattan skyscraper. He was several stories up when he was pulled into a window by NYPD officers Wednesday evening.

Police officers smashed windows and broke through a ventilation duct in an attempt to block his progress earlier in the climb. Officers also lowered themselves toward him using a window washer's platform.

The tower is headquarters to Donald Trump's Republican presidential campaign and his business empire. Trump also lives there.

A Trump campaign spokeswoman hasn't responded to a request for comment.

Terraces and other parts of the building are open to the public during the day.