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Bomb Threat Triggers Evacuation at Kemah Walmart, Store Cleared as Hunt for Caller Expands

Police are examining possible links to threats reported in Seabrook, League City.

Overview

  • A call came around 4 p.m. Sunday from a voice-disguised male who claimed several bombs were planted and demanded $10,000 within 30 minutes.
  • Officers evacuated the store near FM 518 and Highway 146 and deployed a bomb-detection K9 to conduct a search.
  • No explosive devices were found, and authorities later declared the location safe.
  • Kemah Police say Seabrook and League City also received bomb threats Sunday, and investigators are assessing whether the cases are connected.
  • No suspect has been identified, and investigators plan to coordinate with federal partners to help trace the call.