Crime & Safety

Bomb Scare Closes Wilton Public Library

Four backpacks were cause of scare; police gave all clear.

Wilton police closed the Wilton Library Thursday morning after four unaccounted backpacks were found near the front entrance.

The Wilton Bulletin reports that the Stamford bomb squad was called in to inspect the backpacks. The all-clear was given shortly after noon.

Read the full Wilton Bulletin report here.

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