Crime & Safety
Senior Facility In West Goshen Evacuated After Bomb Threat: Cops
A retirement facility in West Goshen was evacuated over the weekend after a bomb threat, police said.
WEST GOSHEN, PA -- A senior assisted living facility in West Goshen was evacuated on Sunday after a bomb threat, police said.
The incident occurred at around 7:45 a.m. on March 8 at the Arbour Square at West Chester home, located on 1201 Ward Avenue.
More than 100 residents and staff were evacuated "in a safe and timely manner," an employee of the facility said.
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Many area police, fire, and EMS departments were joined by the Chester County Department of Emergency Services in searching the building.
No device was located in the building, and all residents were safely returned to their homes.
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An investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, call 610-696-7400.
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