All Clear Given After Bomb Squad Shuts Down Upper Marlboro: Official [VIDEO]

UPPER MARLBORO, MD — Officials have given the all-clear after shutting down a large portion of Upper Marlboro around the courthouse on Wednesday due to a suspicious package investigation, but they are still advising locals to avoid the area.

Prince George's County Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady tweeted at 12:11 p.m. that the bomb squad was investigating a suspicious package near the courthouse, and that there were "many road closures."

"PGFD Bomb Squad advised package was non-explosive," Brady tweeted at 1:29 p.m. "Good intent and

provided all clear. Do not attempt to enter Upper Marlboro yet."

PGFD Bomb Squad investigating a suspicious package found in area of Court House in Upper Marlboro. Many road closures. Investigation only pic.twitter.com/IwE2bAvKSb
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) December 7, 2016

More photos below. Brady said that the courthouse as well as a day care center and nearby businesses had been evacuated.

PGFD - evacuation of Courthouse, day care center & nearby businesses in progress as a precaution. Children are safe and at Fire Station pic.twitter.com/sTXEEiKY7W
— Mark Brady (@PGFDPIO) December 7, 2016

Image: Patch staff