Crime & Safety

UPDATE: Albemarle Street Reopened After 'Suspicious Package' Alert

An alert sent out Wednesday morning notes a suspicious package. The area is near American University and a metro station.

UPDATE, Wednesday, 9 a.m.: Roadways are reopened, police report, after investigation of a suspicious package.

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The Metropolitan Police Department on Wednesday morning reports that the 4000 block through 4200 block of Albemarle Street NW in DC is closed due to police activity.

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A message sent out by DC’s emergency alert system notes that police are investigating a suspicious package.

The area is near American University and the Tenleytown Metro Station.

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