Police Investigate Bomb Threat Near Data Center, Park In Westmont

WESTMONT, IL — Police are investigating an bomb threat that was made near a data center and park in Westmont Sunday.

Around 3:45 p.m., Westmont police shared a notification that a bomb threat investigation was underway at Plaza and Burr Oak Drives. Residents were encouraged to avoid the area while investigation was being conducted by the Westmont Police and Fire Departments, along with the DuPage County Sheriff's Office.

The intersection is adjacent to Ty Warner Park and Equinix Westmont Data Center, which is just south of the park.

After 6:30 p.m., police reported that they had finished a "thorough search of identified properties" and "determined that there is no longer a concern" about the reported bomb threat.

According to police, the investigation is ongoing.