Crime & Safety

Suspicious Package Found on Hanson Place

Box reported in front of Central United Methodist Church at approximately 12:30 p.m.

A suspicious package was reported around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in front of Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church at St. Felix Street, police said. 

A bystander said a man, perhaps a construction worker, put the box down and walked away.

After an investigation, the box was found to contain a bunch of old records.

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Police gave the "all clear" at 2:50 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Melissa Koszer contributed reporting.

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