Jacksonville police find no threat at Avenues Mall after investigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Update: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a statement that there was no threat at the Avenues Mall after an investigation.

According to JSO, an initial call came after a mall patron reportedly saw someone wearing what they believed to be inappropriate attire. For example a tactical vest over clothing, or an outfit resembling fatigues.

The mall requested JSO to search the building for security, emptying the building of shoppers and employees.

After a search, Officers did not reportedly find anything, or anyone wearing the outfit that the caller described.

This is an ongoing story and will be updated when details arrive.

Original: The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is responding to a call of a possible bomb threat at the Avenues Mall.

JSO said nothing has been found at this time.

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Viewers are telling Action News Jax that the mall is being evacuated; JSO said the decision to evacuate would be up to the business.

Action News Jax is at the mall, where officers are stationed at each entrance.

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People in the parking lot are telling Action News Jax’s Nick Gibson there was a bomb threat.

One woman told Gibson that this has been going on since before 4 p.m. and they aren’t letting people back inside now.

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