US EditionBomb Squad Probes Suspicious Package Near NYPD Precinct in Times Square
The New York City Police Department evacuated Times Square and closed two blocks amid reports of a suspicious package, urging public to avoid the area for safety.
- On August 18, police evacuated Times Square and shut down Seventh Avenue between West 42nd and 43rd Streets following the discovery of a potentially dangerous item near an NYPD substation.
- Officers responded after a 911 call at 10:32 a.m. reporting a suspicious package, prompting an active investigation and area evacuations.
- The bomb squad inspected a cylinder-shaped object found outside a police substation in Midtown around 11 a.m., while nearby offices were instructed to stay clear of windows.
- The NYPD posted on X to expect emergency vehicles and delays, advising people to avoid West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue, describing the area as normally busy on weekday mornings.
- Police declared the package not a legitimate threat, gave the all clear, began reopening Times Square, and no arrests were made at the time of reporting.
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Times Square briefly shuts down due to reports of suspicious package left outside NYPD substation
NEW YORK CITY (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Police briefly shut down Times Square Monday morning due to reports of a suspicious package left outside of a New York Police Department (NYPD) substation, officials said. A cylinder-style device was discovered around 10:30 a.m. Eastern in front of a midtown precinct substation front door, according to law enforcement. Police cordoned off Seventh Avenue, between 42nd and 43rd Streets, to pedestrian and vehicle tr…
Times Square bomb threat: NYPD shuts down area after reports of a ‘suspicious package’ outside local police station
Times Square bomb threat: NYPD shut down the Times Square area on Monday, 18 August 2025, after reports of a ‘suspicious package’ lying outside the front gate of the local police station building.
The 7th Avenue, which leads to the square, was closed to the car transit and the penalties after cylindrical device had been left by a man at the team door. Suspect is being searched.
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