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All Clear After Reported Bomb Threat at Boston’s Museum of Science

Museum officials said a hoax triggered an evacuation, with troopers assigned for security at a private event.

Overview

  • Cambridge Police assisted Massachusetts State Police in a precautionary response to a reported threat at the museum.
  • The building was evacuated as state and local officers conducted floor-by-floor K9 sweeps.
  • No device was found and the museum reopened, with officials labeling the threat a hoax.
  • An individual told Cambridge Police they had placed a suspicious package, according to museum officials and 7NEWS reporting.
  • No injuries were reported, motorists were advised to avoid the area during the response, and Cambridge police are investigating.