All Clear, No Bomb

Thursday, January 25, 2007 10:30 PM

A major section of downtown Prince George has been re-opened, now that Police are certain there is no trace of explosives.

The blocks from 5th to 2nd Avenues, between Brunswick and Victoria, were cordoned off this afternoon when a bomb threat was called in to police. It was the voice of an adult male.

The male indicated there was a bomb placed in a call centre, and that it would go off at a certain time. Police ordered the area evacuated, sending hundreds of workers from neighbouring businesses home for the day. It also meant the evacuation of a daycare centre that was within the cordoned off area.

A special bomb sniffing dog was brought in from the lower mainland, and at 9:30 this evening, the all clear was given and the area of downtown was re-opened.

The investigation now focuses on finding the person who made the call. Police say they have some very good leads.

The charge is uttering threats, and carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail.

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