Crime & Safety
Suspicious Package Removed From Denver Capitol Building
A package wrapped in a US flag with "wires coming out of it" was removed by Denver Police bomb squad, authorities said.
DENVER, CO – Denver's State Capitol building was reopened Wednesday morning after Denver Police bomb squad officers removed a suspicious package near the west entrance, authorities said. Staffers who had been evacuated were allowed to return around 8:45 a.m.
The package was "about the size of a bread box" said Colorado State Patrol spokesman Trooper Gary Cutler. Cutler described the package as being "wrapped in a flag" and attached to another item with "wires coming out of it."
The package was first reported around 8:08 a.m. near the west side of the building, Cutler said. Officers blocked off the west steps and called in the bomb squad to investigate.
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The package was determined to not be a danger, Cutler said and the building was re-opened for staffers.
"The case is still under investigation by Denver police," he said.
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UPDATE: The suspicious item was deemed to be non-hazardous. Officers are clearing the area.
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) October 31, 2018
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