Crime & Safety
Arapahoe Courthouse Suspicious Packages: All-Clear Given
A bomb squad investigated suspicious packages outside the Arapahoe County courthouse and found they were not a threat, officials said.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, CO — An all-clear was given after suspicious packages were found outside the Arapahoe County courthouse Monday, officials said.
A bomb squad determined the packages were not a threat, the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office said.
The packages were dropped off in the parking lot around 11:45 a.m., and the visitor parking lot and courthouse were closed while the investigation was underway.
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The bomb squad cleared just after 2 p.m., and the courthouse reopened.
The contents of the packages were not disclosed, however photos appear to show an assortment of items inside black cases.
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The sheriff's office was investigating who left the cases.
Bomb Squad has cleared the scene at the Arapahoe County Courthouse in Centennial. Packages were found not to be a threat. The parking lot and courthouse have reopened. Investigation continues as to who left the packages. pic.twitter.com/8avnghaxkk
— Arapahoe Sheriff (@ArapahoeSO) April 19, 2021
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