River Card Room Evacuated for 'Suspicious Package'

Milford police officers evacuated the River Card Room early this evening after a suspicious package was reported near the entrance to the business. Police also evacuated the stores adjacent to it in the Granite Town Plaza.

The Nashua Police Department's Bomb Squad was called in and determined the package was not an explosive device and it was safely removed from the building, police said.

The police call came at 4:55 p.m. The River Card Room reopened at about 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Milford Police Detectives continue to investigate, and anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to please call the Milford Police Department at (603) 249-0630.

The Milford Police Department continues to encourage anyone seeing any suspicious activity to contact the police dispatch at (603)673-1414. We also accept tips and information on the department’s Tip Line at www.milfordpd.com

Milford Fire and Ambulance were also called to assist.