Crime & Safety
Bomb Threat Clears Bank: Police Blotter
The following information was provided by the Fairlawn Police Department
A bomb threat forced an evacuation of First Merit Bank on West Market Street Friday afternoon.
An employee told police she got a call about 4:45 p.m. from a man with a deep voice who said "I placed a bomb inside of your building" and hung up.
Employees and customers were evacuated. A police officer and bank managers then went inside and searched for a bomb, but found nothing suspicious.
Workers were allowed back inside at 5:15 p.m. and a police officer stayed till the bank closed.
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