Crime & Safety
Suspicious Package Reported In Reston Deemed Safe: Police
Fairfax County police evacuated several businesses and asked residents to avoid the area.
RESTON, VA — After investigating what officials called a suspicious package, Fairfax County police said Wednesday night the package was deemed safe by investigators.
The package was reported in the 11800 block of Spectrum Center. Several businesses were evacuated, police said, and residents were asked to avoid the area.
Just before 4:50 p.m., members of the Fairfax County Special Operations Division responded to assist in the investigation.
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Investigators determined that the suspicious package found in the 11800 block of Spectrum Center has been deemed safe with no hazardous items found. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/VMfxZSBuqS— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) December 19, 2019
UPDATE: Members of our Special Operations Division are responding to assist in the investigation. Access to nearby businesses remains restricted. Please continue to avoid the area. https://t.co/I3Uhzv4fjJ
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) December 18, 2019
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