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BOMB SCARE EVACUATES TOYS R US

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  • December 2014 Articles
  • La Mesa
  • bomb threat scrawled on bathroom stall
  • Toys R US in La Mesa
  • bomb-sniffing dog
  • Harbor Police
  • La Mesa Today
  • claimed a bomb would detonate at 2:20 p.m.

 

December 26, 2014 (La Mesa)—A bomb threat scrawled on a bathroom stall today at Toys R Us in La Mesa claimed a bomb would detonate at 2:20 p.m.

Police responded shortly after 1 p.m. along with a bomb-sniffing dog from Harbor Police. The store was shut down and the area nearby was cleared out as well, but no bomb was found during the search.

La Mesa Police report the scene has been cleared and the store reopened at approximately 3:15 p.m.

The investigation in continuing. Anyone with information is urged to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400.

You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com).  You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

 


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