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BREAKING: 'Potential bomb threat' called in at Prince George courthouse

RCMP have multiple streets blocked off
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A "potential bomb threat" has been called to the Prince George courthouse on Thursday, Aug. 21 say RCMP.

Prince George RCMP are responding to a "potential bomb threat" at the courthouse.

"Multiple roads are blocked off between Third Avenue and Second Avenue and between George Street and Queensway. Please obey police officers and bylaw officers as they redirect all pedestrian and vehicle traffic away from that area,” said media relations officer Cpl. Jennifer Cooper in a press release.

RCMP are calling this a "high-risk investigation."

Officers are asking the public to stay out of the downtown area.

The courthouse has been evacuated.

Currently, the Williams Lake courthouse is also evacuated for an unknown reason at the time. 

More to come.

 



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