Popular street in Perth placed on lockdown after suspicious package found at mall
A popular street in the Australian city of Perth was placed on lockdown while police investigated a suspicious package at a nearby mall, according to local media.
A photo posted on social media showed Murray Street cordoned off with police tape, while a video showed locals patiently waiting for the area to be opened.
MURRAY STREET MALL evacuated while police investigate a suspicious package. @7NewsPerthpic.twitter.com/RWAaMViKcq
— Monique Dirksz (@moniquedirksz) May 7, 2018
A conflicting report says the package was found on Wellington Street, rather than inside the mall.
Murray Street on police lockdown #perthpic.twitter.com/au266jjMjJ
— Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) May 7, 2018
Murray Street Mall and nearby shops were completely evacuated. The area was later reopened, according to 9 News.
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