Bomb Squad Called to Investigate Suspicious Package in Mar Vista

Venice Boulevard and Wade Street in Mar Vista were shut down briefly when police were called to investigate a suspicious package at approximately 4 p.m. Friday

Helicopters circled overhead as police arrived on the scene to find a red suitcase that had been left unattended near a light post. However, no evacuations were ordered.

Officer Cleon Joseph of the Los Angeles Police Department said, “The bomb squad did respond but no threats were associated with the package.”

Patch will provide more details as they become available.

City News Service contributed to this report.