Calgary police say they have a suspect in custody after responding Thursday to a call in South Calgary.

Police arrived at the scene around 4 p.m. Thursday on 26th Avenue between 15th and 17th Street S.W. for a suspected break-and-enter, where the suspect was believed to still be inside the residence.

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Both 26th and 27th Avenue were closed to through traffic between 15th and 17th Street.

Tactical and K-9 units as well as negotiators responded to the scene. Police used a loudspeaker to tell the suspect he was under arrest and should come out of the building to surrender.

Officers say there was a lawfully owned weapon inside the house that the offender did not bring with him, and that is why they responded with such a forceful police presence.

Police say the suspect is known to police and was taken into custody peacefully after several hours.