Update: VicPD officers are continuing their investigation into the alleged bomb threat on November 26th. Officers have since spoken with the original person of interest who has been determined not to be involved. If you have information about this incident, please call our non-emergency line at 250-995-7654. If you have information and you would like to report it anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Original: VicPD officers are investigating after a man allegedly made a bomb threat against a business in the 2500-block of Government Street this morning.
At approximately 9:05 a.m. officers attended the 2500-block of Government Street and out of an abundance of caution, began closing vehicle and pedestrian traffic in the area. Shortly after 11:00 a.m. it was determined that there was no risk to the business or surrounding area.
As the investigation has unfolded, a man has been determined as a person of interest in making the call.
If you have information about this incident, or know who this man is please call our non-emergency line at 250-995-7654. If you have information and you would like to report it anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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