A lockdown at the State House and state office complex in Annapolis was lifted Thursday night, officials said, hours after law enforcement rushed into the building and told people to secure their offices and stay quiet.

Around 5 p.m., someone called and made a threat that they were headed to the capitol to do harm, Annapolis Police Department spokesman Bernie Bennett said. Annapolis Police, Maryland Capitol Police and others responded to secure the building. As of 6:15 p.m., Bennett said no suspect or weapon had been found.

“Department of General Services received a threat for the building. Other agencies, including our own, were called to help them come in and canvas the building,” Bennett said.

Senate President Bill Ferguson posted on social media just before 7 p.m. that the lockdown had been lifted.

“Enormous appreciation and thanks to ... all first responders who acted quickly and professionally to monitor the situation and keep everyone safe,” he wrote.

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