ATLANTA — Police said there is no threat after investigating an apparent suspicious package outside IKEA in Atlanta.
Police responded to the area on 16th Street just before 4:30 a.m. Monday.
Channel 2's Audrey Washington saw Atlanta police and fire officials on the scene.
BREAKING: reports of a suspicious package found on 16th Street in Atlantic Station. @Atlanta_Police and @ATLFireRescue on scene. @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/HuEROKiaJH
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyWSBTV) July 10, 2017
Officials aren't giving us too many details, just telling everyone to stay back while the investigation continues. @wsbtv @Atlanta_Police pic.twitter.com/2RAlqOPWON
— Audrey Washington (@AudreyWSBTV) July 10, 2017
Police said the package was determined to be two fire extinguishers that posed no threat. The scene has been cleared.
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