AUSTIN, Texas – Update:
One man is in custody after police say he entered a Bank of America, claiming he had an explosive device.
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The incident happened in the 8600 block of Research Boulevard around 3:32 p.m. Thursday. Police say bank employees acted quickly and told the male suspect to enter an office space inside the bank.
Officers say they were initially unable to make contact with the suspect due to his location in the office space and because they were unsure if he had an explosive device on his person.
SWAT and the bomb squad was called to assist Austin PD during the incident.
Bomb threat at 8627 Research Blvd service road Norrhbound https://t.co/ex90tWwoBI
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) February 7, 2020
Officers said with the help of the bank employees, the suspect eventually exited the location; however, he did not comply with commands upon exiting the building.
Still, police were able to apprehend the man and take him into custody.
Minor injuries were reported and police say no explosive device was found.
Original:
The Austin Police Department is investigating a report of a suspicious package Thursday afternoon in the North Side of the capital city.
Police posted about the suspicious package in the 8600 block of Research Boulevard service road on Twitter around 3:41 p.m.
APD is responding to a suspicious package call in the 8600 block of Research Blvd Svrd NB. 183 NB at Ohlen is closed. Traffic is being diverted to Fairfield. The call came in at 2:32 p.m. Incident #200371016 NOI #ATXtraffic
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) February 6, 2020
The call came in around 2:32 p.m., police said.
Officials say 183 northbound at Ohlen Road is closed and traffic is being diverted to Fairfield as the investigation continues.
No word yet on injuries or what was found at the scene.
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We’ll bring more updates as they become available.