SCHENECTADY -- A city man tried to break into a garage early Thursday evening, authorities said.

Lasheim M. Arrington, 26, of Francis Avenue, faces one count each of third-degree attempted burglary, a felony, and fourth-degree criminal mischief and resisting arrest, misdemeanors.

Arrington is accused of kicking in a panel on an Albany Street garage just after 5:30 p.m. in an attempt to get inside, according to papers filed in court. Police arrested him a short time later.