Law enforcement was initially called to investigate a suspicious substance brought to the building that houses the U.S. District Court and several federal offices at 2 S. Main St. Officers later learned it was a bomb threat.
According to Elliott, law enforcement was initially called to investigate a suspicious substance brought to the building that houses the U.S. District Court and several federal offices at 2 S. Main St. Officers later learned it was a bomb threat.The building and a nearby hotel had been evacuated as of 11 a.m.
Akron police announced on its Twitter page that the department closed West Market Street, between Rand Street and Broadway, and South Main Street, between MLK Blvd. and E. Mill Street until further notice. Police have asked people to avoid these areas as well.This story is developing and will be updated as information is received.
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