Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news
Good evening, Salem.
Salem police this afternoon responded to a bomb threat at Willamette Town Center, but found nothing suspicious.
Officers responded around 3:15 p.m. after receiving a call about a bomb threat at the Red Robin in the shopping complex.
Responding officers “made contact with multiple businesses in and near the mall and, as of now, nothing suspicious has been located,” Salem police said in a statement at 4:20 p.m. “Officers will remain in the area to monitor the situation and respond to any further developments.”
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