Suspicious Briefcase Near Woodbine Deemed Harmless

UPDATE: After several hours of investigation, investigators determined a briefcase found by PNC Bank off Old Frederick Road was not suspicious, the Howard County Police Department reported.

Police said after 8 p.m. Thursday that roads in the area had reopened. They closed before 5:30 p.m. as crews investigated the situation.

The suspicious briefcase “appears to be no danger,” police reported.

Previous report

Drivers should avoid part of Old Frederick Road in the Woodbine area due to police investigation Thursday evening.

A suspicious briefcase drew authorities to the PNC Bank in the 15900 block of Old Frederick Road, the Howard County Police Department said in a report before 5:30 p.m.

The bomb squad was on the premises and had sent a robot to investigate, the WBAL Sky Team reported at 6 p.m.

Police advised drivers to avoid the area, where roads were closed.