Reports of a bomb threat interrupted an otherwise typical Friday night at Westfield Montgomery mall in Bethesda.
The mall was evacuated as a precaution as police investigated the threat. About an hour later, police determined the threat was “not valid.” According to police, the mall was cleared and turned back over to mall security.
MCPD at Montgomery Mall for reported bomb threat. Mall being evacuated as a precaution. Currently investigating validity of the report. More information will be released when it is available. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/a9NbTBDOex
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) August 19, 2023
UPDATE; Montgomery Mall bomb threat determined not valid. Mall has been cleared and turned back over to mall security. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/NMJi4hv5Dq
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) August 19, 2023
