Exchange Drive Incident: Nov. 8
Austin Police Investigate Suspicious Package at Busy Shopping Center
Austin, TX – A bustling shopping center on Exchange Drive was temporarily evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a suspicious package was discovered.
Shoppers and employees were asked to leave the area around 2:30 p.m. as austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the scene.
“we received a call about a suspicious package left unattended near the entrance of a store,” saeid APD spokesperson, Officer Ramirez. “Out of an abundance of caution, we decided to evacuate the immediate area while our bomb squad investigated.”
The bomb squad used specialized equipment to examine the package. After a thorough inspection, it was resolute to be non-threatening.
“We are relieved that the package posed no danger to the public,” Officer Ramirez added. “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during the evacuation.”
The shopping center reopened to the public shortly after 4:00 p.m.
APD is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with facts is urged to contact the Austin Police Department.
Suspicious Package at Austin Shopping Center Proves to Be Harmless
Austin, TX – A tense situation at a busy Austin shopping center on Exchange Drive Tuesday afternoon ended with a sigh of relief. Shoppers and employees were evacuated around 2:30 p.m. after a suspicious package was discovered near the entrance of a store.
According to Austin Police Department (APD) spokesperson, officer Ramirez, the decision to evacuate was made “out of an abundance of caution” while the APD bomb squad investigated.
“We received a call about a suspicious package left unattended,” explained Officer Ramirez. “Our bomb squad used specialized equipment to examine the package. After a thorough inspection, it was resolute to be non-threatening.”
The shopping center reopened to the public shortly after 4:00 p.m. While the incident was ultimately resolved without incident, the APD is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the package.
Anyone with facts is urged to contact the Austin Police Department.
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