PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Courthouse was evacuated “out of an abundance of caution” after a bomb threat Monday, Allegheny County Communications Director Amie Downs told Channel 11.
Downs said an anonymous call came in Monday morning that there was a bomb inside the courthouse. He said the building is being swept, but nothing has been found.
Downs said authorities hope employees and visitors will be able to return to the building shortly.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
BREAKING: The Allegheny County Courthouse has been evacuated. Officials report that an anonymous person called in a bomb threat this morning. Police are sweeping the area, but spokesmen say they don’t expect to find anything and hope people will return soon. @WPXI pic.twitter.com/RtUJ7hMH6S
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