Overview

• Colorado Springs police received a report around 7:15 a.m. Monday of a suspicious item in the 2100 block of Southgate Road near Lake Avenue and South Nevada Avenue.
• The item had the word “bomb” written on it, prompting officers to secure the area and call the Regional Explosives Unit.
• The explosives team determined the device was a hoax, and an all-clear allowed businesses at Broadmoor Towne Center to reopen.
• Detectives are continuing the investigation and say those responsible could face criminal charges depending on the circumstances.
• Anyone with information is asked to call CSPD at (719) 444-7000 or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (719) 634-7867 or 1-800-222-8477, and police have not said whether they have surveillance of a suspect.