BOULDER – A machete was taken from a Colorado man police said was seen waving the knife at cars and climbing on apartment balconies.

The Boulder Police Department responded to calls Friday around 10 a.m. near downtown Boulder, reporting a man yelling at cars and swinging a machete, KMGH-TV reported.

The man, who police did not identify, reportedly was seen walking along Broadway Street before attempting to reach apartment balconies near Marine Street, police said, adding that he cooperated with officers after they made contact with him.

Authorities retrieved the knife from the man before issuing him a summons and releasing him from custody.

The man was referred to a program with resources for mental health concerns, police said.