Crime & Safety

Building Near City Hall Evacuated For Bomb Threat

Police are attempting to locate the man.

BROCKTON, MA — A building across from City Hall was evacuated Friday morning for a bomb threat.

At 11:17 a.m., the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board building was evacuated after a caller told police that he had a bomb strapped to him and entered the building, the Enterprise reported.

Police are attempting to locate the man. He is described has wearing black shorts, a gray shirt, black hat and camouflage backpack.

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