'All Clear' After Report Of Suspicious Package In Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Police were called out to the 800 block of Pacific Avenue early Wednesday afternoon on reports of a suspicious package, but it turned out to be a false alarm.

Shortly after 1 p.m., Santa Cruz police put out a public message asking people to avoid the area of Pacific Avenue between Laurel and Maple streets due to an investigation into a suspicious package. The area was temporarily closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Police were able to work quickly, and by 1:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills said on Twitter, "All clear. Not a device or crime."