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Bomb threat clears Museum of the American Revolution

Caller claimed there was a bomb in revolution museum

The Museum of the American Revolution was evacuated Saturday after a bomb threat was called in.
The Museum of the American Revolution was evacuated Saturday after a bomb threat was called in.Read moreMuseum of the American Revolution

A called-in bomb threat cleared the Museum of the American Revolution late Saturday afternoon, Veterans Day.

No one was injured, and no explosives were found.

The call to 911 was made at 4:41 p.m. by a person who said his name was Robert, and reported there was a bomb inside the museum at 101 S. Third Street. The caller said the bomb would go off in eight minutes.

The building was evacuated, and the bomb squad and K-9 unit responded and searched the building. No bomb was found.

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    Rita Giordano
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