Man detained after sneaking into 30 Rock looking for 'Today' show host: Police

A man is in custody after he allegedly snuck into an NBC building at New York City's Rockefeller Center on Thursday morning, authorities said.

The suspect said he was looking for "Today" show weather anchor Al Roker, and he allegedly repeatedly uttered a racial slur, police said.

He also made other statements that lead police to believe he is emotionally disturbed, police said.

The man was detained by an NYPD officer working a paid detail, police said.

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Charges are pending, police said.

ABC News has reached out to NBC for comment.