Man scales San Fran skyscraper

Goodwin was promptly arrested by police upon reaching the top of the Financial District building, San Francisco's KNTV-TV reported.

Goodwin achieved his feat without ropes -- and without permission, hence his arrest.

The stunt attracted dozens of onlookers and prompted police to shut down Mission Street and bring the fire department's rescue team as a precaution.

Goodwin, who ignored police orders to stop climbing, was aided in his ascent by the use of suction cups, KNTV said.

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