Towson Target Bomb Threat: Store Reopens After Investigation

TOWSON, MD — The Target in Towson was evacuated on Monday night due to a bomb threat, officials said. Authorities said they planned to reopen the store by 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19.

Police said a threat was received before 6 p.m., and the store was evacuated as a precaution.

Video from the scene showed shoppers and employees leaving the store, located at Towson Place in the 1200 block of Putty Hill Avenue.

According to the Baltimore Sun, the threat was made over the phone.

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