Suspicious Package By Train Tracks in Lawrence Deemed Hoax

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — Lawrence, MBTA and state police cleared a suspicious package discovered along the train tracks in Lawrence, Tuesday evening. Train service was temporarily suspended, for a little under half an hour. After investigation, the police determined the package to be a "hoax device."

Police announced they were investigating the device and suspending service at 6:09 p.m. and cleared it at 6:32 p.m.

Investigation will be conducted by the MBTA Transit Police, according to Lawrence police.

UPDATE ! The device has been declared a hoax device. There was no the threat to the public. The investigation into the incident will be conducted by the MBTA Transit Police Department. pic.twitter.com/bWSQpYtmJn
— Lawrence, Massachusetts Police (@lawrencepolice) October 23, 2019

Christopher Huffaker: 412-265-8353 or chris.huffaker@patch.com