Bomb Threat Clears Out Newington Target

NEWINGTON, CT — The Target Store on the Berlin Turnpike was evacuated on Thursday afternoon because of a bomb threat, police said.

The incident was reported just after 2:30 p.m. Eight minutes later, police were calling it "an active scene" and were not releasing specific information other than saying the building was being searched because of a bomb threat.

Police said they would release more information when they have completed their investigation.

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