Bomb squad seen near Toronto City Hall for suspicious package investigation
Posted August 12, 2024 2:06 pm.
Last Updated August 12, 2024 3:08 pm.
Toronto police have reopened roads in the area around Toronto City Hall following a suspicious package investigation that saw the bomb squad deployed.
Police haven’t released many details, but the Explosives Disposal Unit was seen in the area, with a police robot examining a parked car.
Police say no package was located and the investigation is ongoing.
Toronto Police explosives disposal unit is at City Hall. Unclear what’s being checked out but I will update thread when I know more. @CityNewsTO pic.twitter.com/3g9kZT1OKI
— Michelle Mackey (@michellemackey) August 12, 2024
Employees at City Hall received a security alert stating:
“There is currently an active investigation [at] City Hall. Corporate Security have addressed any impacts to City Hall operations.”
Police had closed Bay Street from Dundas Street West to Queen Street West but have since given the all-clear.
POLICE INVESTIGATION: (UPDATE)
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 12, 2024
– police were on scene for reports of a suspicious package
– no package located
– investigation on going
All roads open. @TPS52Div#GO1760832
^CdK
