NEWTON, Kan. (AP) — Newton police have reopened downtown buildings that were closed and evacuated after a suspicious device was found near a community corrections office.

Police received a bomb threat to the corrections center Monday morning and evacuated nearby buildings, including Newton City Hall. A suspicious package was found outside the building.

The Wichita bomb squad was called and a robot dismantled the package, which included a bottle of fluid, a timer and electrical wires.

KWCH-TV reports police have declared the situation safe and reopened the buildings.

 

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NEWTON — Law enforcement authorities in Newton are on the scene of a reported explosive device.

The Newton Police Department reported officers were responding to a possible explosive device near the intersection of Sixth and Oak and requested residents stay away from the area.

Buildings surrounding the county corrections center on East Sixth Street were being evacuated.

Agents with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are on the scene, and the Wichita Police Bomb Squad also has been called.

Check Hays Post for more information as it becomes available.