Authorities evacuated the Bob Lyons Post Office in Galveston on Tuesday after a threatening comment and the discovery of a suspicious package. The item was later deemed non-dangerous.
The Bob Lyons Post Office had to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon because of a suspicious box. According to officials, this happened after someone made a threat and then left the building.
The event happened at the building at 5826 Broadway, and Galveston police and other law enforcement agencies in the area responded quickly.
Marissa Barnett, a spokeswoman for the city, said that officers secured the area and investigated the package with the help of other agencies. After a careful examination, the package was deemed not to be dangerous.
Barnett said, "The package was found safe, and there was no risk to the public."
The post office was closed while the probe continued, but it is now open again.
Officials have not made public the type of threat or the name of the person who made it.
The US Postal Inspection Service has taken over the follow-up investigation. It will continue to try to find the person who committed the crime and decide whether to bring charges.
The police stressed that even though no one was hurt, they are still very concerned about any possible threats to public buildings.
Officials are telling people to report any strange behavior or packages right away. He also said, "If you see something, say something."
Reports say no one was hurt, and normal postal activities have resumed at the Broadway location.
