Updated 1:26 p.m., Thursday, August 21:
The Prince George RCMP say this morning’s (Thursday) bomb threat at the Prince George Courthouse has been determined to be false.
“Police officers will be allowing people back into the downtown area, the Courthouse and the surrounding businesses,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.
“We thank everyone for their cooperation in staying away from downtown while we conducted our investigation.”
Mounties are continuing to investigate who made the false call to the courthouse this morning.
A similar incident was reported in Williams Lake this morning as well.
Cooper says it’s too early in either investigation to say if they are related.
–With files from Darin Bain, My Prince George Now
Original Story:
(As of 10:45 a.m. Thursday, August 21)
The Prince George RCMP say they are conducting a high-risk investigation into a potential bomb threat at the courthouse this morning (Thursday).
Local Mounties told MyPGNow.com the public is advised to avoid the area, as there’s a large police presence.
“Multiple roads are blocked off between Third Avenue and Second Avenue and between George Street and Queensway. Please obey police officers and bylaw officers as they redirect all pedestrian and vehicle traffic away from that area.” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.
Police say the courthouse has been evacuated, and updates will be made as they come available.
An RCMP helicopter has been called in to assist and is in the downtown core.
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