UPDATE |
Centre Co., PA (WJAC) — Authorities are providing new details about the investigation into an alleged bomb threat that shut down a Philipsburg-area shopping center Tuesday morning.
Officials say state police and other emergency responders quickly set up a perimeter at the Peebles Plaza, and a bomb dog was brought in.
Investigators say the threat was reportedly called in from out of state.
After several hours, the area was re-opened with no explosive devices found.
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ORIGINAL |
Authorities say a reported bomb threat at a Philipsburg area fast food restaurant shut down part of a local shopping center early Tuesday morning.
State Police and emergency responders were seen at the Peeble’s Plaza in Decatur Township for hours after a threat was reportedly phoned in to the nearby McDonalds.
No further details have been provided at this time and police say the investigation is ongoing.
Stay with 6 News online and on-air for further updates.
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