Pennsylvania Walmart evacuated after reported bomb threat; no bomb found

Police asked residents to avoid the area on Wednesday

The Walmart in the West Manchester Town Center.
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Update, 6:06 p.m.: 

Police say no bomb was found on the premises of a York County Walmart on Wednesday after a bomb threat was called in, according to the York Daily Record.

Original story:

A York County Walmart was evacuated Wednesday afternoon after a reported bomb threat.

The West Manchester Township Police Department issued a tweet asking residents to avoid the Walmart in the West Manchester Town Center:

According to people at the scene on Wednesday, at least 10 police cars and two fire trucks have arrived at the Walmart:

Multiple outlets, including CBS21, have reported the bomb threat, but further details are still unclear.

As of 4:45 p.m., police had completed their search and Walmart employees were allowed back in the store. 

This is a developing story. We will update with more information as it becomes available.


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