Topeka Walmart reopened after bomb threat, police investigating
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Topeka police say a local store has been declared safe after it was evacuated due to a bomb threat Saturday afternoon.
The Topeka Police Department (TPD) announced in a press release on May 10 that a 911 call was made around 2:30 p.m. from an individual who claimed to have left an explosive device inside the Walmart at 1501 Southwest Wanamaker Road. Police evacuated the building and deployed a bomb investigation unit and K-9 unit to investigate the situation.
The TPD announced at 4:23 p.m. on May 10 that no devices were found inside the store. The Walmart has reopened and resumed normal operations. An investigation into this situation is ongoing.
If you have any information to share with police regarding this situation, send an email to telltpd@topeka.org or call 785-368-9400. You can send anonymous tips to law enforcement by contacting Shawnee County Crime stoppers at 785-234-0007 or by clicking here.
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