A man has been detained after an incident in Edinburgh which led to part of the city centre being cordoned off for several hours, police have said.
Officers investigating a motorbike theft were called to reports that the suspect was on a roof in Cockburn Street at about 22:00 BST.
Fire crews joined police as a search of the building began.
Police Scotland later said that a man had been apprehended but officers were still looking for the alleged thief.
Witnesses on social media reported seeing the police helicopter circling above the Scottish capital's Old Town, and told of serious traffic delays.
Police Scotland said its helicopter was sent out to assist in their search and streets were cordoned off as a precaution.
Some earlier postings on Twitter also suggested a man was armed with a gun.
But police say no firearms were involved in the incident and there was no risk to the public.
A spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh were in attendance on the Royal Mile on Saturday evening in connection with an earlier incident of a stolen motorbike and the man was reported to be on the roof of a building...
"A cordon was put in place so there was no risk to the public and no armed police were involved. Inquiries are ongoing to locate the man."
The Scotsman newspaper said that its former office at 30 Cockburn Street had been searched by officers.
The paper reported that 50 police officers carrying riot shields attended the scene, as well as fire engines.
Lindsay Barkley, who lives opposite the building, told the BBC officers cordoned off the area with security tape and told people it was not safe to be in the street.
She had noticed a man inside the building before the police went in.
"They were thinking of breaking down the door, but then they seemed to get the keys," she added.
"They all put on their riot gear and went in, one with a sniffer dog. They searched floor by floor."
Were you in the Cockburn Street area of Edinburgh? Did you witness the events? You can email your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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