Man fined $52 for causing Phoenix airport terminal shutdown
PHOENIX (AP) — A man who caused a busy terminal at Phoenix's airport to shut down for hours after abandoning a rental car in a no-parking area isn't facing charges.
Phoenix police say the unidentified 29-year-old man received a parking violation notice that carries a $52 fine and was ordered to pay a $75 towing fee.
Police have submitted a report to the Transportation Security Administration for possible civil penalties.
The man drove a woman to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, then left the rented vehicle in a restricted area of Terminal 4's second level.
A bomb squad was called in, the terminal was partially evacuated and three of four security checkpoints was closed.