Crime & Safety
No Package Or Device Found At Mall Of Georgia
A possible threat at the Mall of Georgia on Wednesday had police officers combing the mall and shoppers are asked to stay away.
BUFORD, GA — Gwinnett County Police have not found any suspicious devices or packages at the Mall of Georgia following a report of suspicious threats made there Wednesday. This update was provided at 3:51 p.m. on Twitter.
Update: NO suspicious devices or packages were found. Officers are preparing for a debrief before returning to service. pic.twitter.com/PgR2zda3bD
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) August 7, 2019
Sheriff's deputies and firefighters combed through the mall Wednesday afternoon while a helicopter flew over the mall parking lot to spot any suspicious vehicles for officers on the ground.
The Mall of Georgia was not closed during the search, but the public was asked to stay away for more than an hour as authorities searched every store in the mall.
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Police have not yet shared details on the type of threat made, or how it was reported.
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