Crime & Safety

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation At Walmart In Oceanside: Police

Police received a call around 4:30 p.m. from an anonymous source saying there were bombs inside the store, officials said.

OCEANSIDE, CA — A Walmart and nearby stores were evacuated after police received a report about possible bombs Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

Police received a call around 4:30 p.m. from an anonymous source saying there were bombs inside of a Walmart on Vista Way, according to Oceanside Police Department.

Officers evacuated the Walmart and nearby stores to investigate if there was a credible threat, said Gina Avalos, a spokesperson for Oceanside Police Department.

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