Deputies: Nothing found at Southwest Plaza Mall after bomb threat

Posted: Jul 14, 2015 / 06:41 PM MDT

Updated: Jul 15, 2015 / 08:31 AM MDT

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JeffCo officials investigating suspicious package at Littleton mall. (Photo: Angel Andres)
Southwest Plaza mall evacuated. (Photo: Angel Andres)
JeffCo officials investigating suspicious package at Littleton mall. (Photo: Angel Andres)

LITTLETON, Colo. — Southwest Plaza Mall was evacuated Tuesday afternoon because of a bomb threat, but after an investigation, nothing was found, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.

SW Plaza Mall has been cleared & released back to mall management. No devices found. Investigation concerning threats continues in #Jeffco.

— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) July 15, 2015

The suspicious package was found about 6 p.m., forcing the evacuation. The bomb squad was called and people were being directed away from parking lot.

After crews swept the area, the mall was reopened.

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