Appleton police investigate bomb threat found to be false

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Appleton police have reopened roads after a large response around the 700-block of W. Wisconsin Ave. Police later stated they were investigating a bomb threat that later turned out to be false.

N. Richmond St. was closed from W. Wisconsin Ave. to Brewster St. Surrounding roads were also closed off.

Appleton police officers first responded to an address in the 700 Block of West Wisconsin around 6:03 a.m. for a bomb threat. Upon arrival, a perimeter was established, and officers completed a comprehensive search of the premises.

Police also said the Appleton Drone Team was deployed along with two K9 teams specializing in explosive detection, a thorough search was conducted, and nothing was located. It was determined the threat was not credible, and officers cleared the scene.

While at the scene, Action 2 News reporter Kristyn Allen said police were walking around the area and put a drone in the air.

While the threat wasn’t credible, police said they take threats seriously.

During the road closures, police advised drivers to take alternate routes.

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