Man exits airport, steals baggage tractor at Hartsfield

<p>An airline passenger breached security at one of the world's busiest airports early Wednesday, stealing a baggage tractor and driving it onto an active runway, according to police.</p><p>Atlanta police say Robert Walter Buzzell, 31, of Warner Robins, Ga., walked through an exit door which had an alarm at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, stole the tractor and drove it from a Delta tarmac into lanes of air traffic wearing only a pair of pajama bottoms.</p><p>He was stopped by a pair of mechanics who asked him for an employee identification card. When he could not provide one, they escorted him to an office and called police.</p><p>Authorities, who took Buzzell into custody at about 5:45 a.m., said he appeared mentally unstable. They do not suspect terrorism.</p><p>Buzzell told Delta employees that an alarm sounded when he opened the door to the tarmac, but that no security personnel were around.</p><p>Airport officials say they are working with police and the airline to investigate the case and determine if any security changes need to be made.</p><p>Buzzell, who had a ticket for a domestic Delta flight, was taken to nearby Clayton County Jail. He is charged with unlawful interference with security, theft by taking and reckless conduct.</p>