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Metrotown food court evacuated after report of "suspicious" package

by Travis Lupick on April 19th, 2013 at 12:18 PM
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      Parts of the Metrotown shopping centre in Burnaby were evacuated today.

      Police arrived on the scene around noon and cleared people from the food court.

      According to CKNW, police responded to a report of a suspicious package. The object was subsequently determined to not be a threat.

      A message posted to the Metropolis Twitter account read: "An incident is currently under investigation by the authorities who will provide more details when info is available."

      Burnaby RCMP Staff Sgt.-Major John Buis is quoted by the Burnaby News Leader stating that officers were on the scene and waiting for a specialized team to arrive and begin an investigation.

      Accounts on Twitter indicated that areas of the mall away from the food court remained open for business.

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      4 Comments

      Rolf

      Apr 19, 2013 at 2:04pm

      It seems the terrorists have succeeded in making everyone paranoid.

      Terror 1
      Humanity 0

      justin

      Apr 19, 2013 at 4:05pm

      what a waste of time. people freaking out over nothing.

      Alisha

      Apr 19, 2013 at 4:35pm

      I love the two people in the picture leaning against the counter..."I'm NOT leaving until I get my ice cream!"

      phood cort

      Apr 21, 2013 at 11:18am

      but were they still giving out samples of sesame chicken?