Wilmington Police Statement on Market Basket Threat

Wilmington Police issued a statement following a reported bomb threat Thursday afternoon at the Market Basket Plaza.

Officials say at 4:08 p.m. Thursday afternoon, units from the Wilmington Police Department responded to Market Basket located at 260 Main St.t for a reported threat to the property received by store employees. Market Basket and surrounding stores were evacuated as a safety precaution.

K9 Units from the Massachusetts State Police and the Transit Police responded and provided assistance in a search of the property. The threat was not found to be credible.

Wilmington Police want to thank to the Massachusetts State Police, Transit Police, North Reading Police, Tewksbury Police, & Reading Police for their assistance.

Officials say at this time, the incident is under investigation by the Wilmington Police Department Criminal Bureau.

Police are requesting anyone with information to contact the Wilmington Police Department at 978-658-5071.

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