Crime & Safety
All-Clear For Bomb Threat At Government Offices In Crystal City
Department of Defense buildings in Crystal City were evacuated as police investigated a bomb threat.
ARLINGTON, VA—Police have given an all-clear after investigating a bomb threat at buildings with Department of Defense employees in Crystal City Monday morning.
The office buildings on Crystal Drive near 26th Street was evacuated as a "precautionary measure," the Pentagon Force Protection Agency said. No injuries have been reported. Employees are being allowed to re-enter the buildings with police direction, the agency tweeted at 11:40 a.m.
Road closures were in effect on Clark Street from 23rd to 26th Street. The agency anticipated roads would be reopened by noon Monday.
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Arlington County Police assisted Pentagon police with the investigation.
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DoD occupants in buildings located at 2521/2530 Crystal Drive in Arlington were evacuated this morning as a precautionary measure. Please avoid the area or follow all police instructions. Further info will follow.
— Pentagon Force Protection Agency (Official) (@PFPAOfficial) December 3, 2018
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