Bomb Threat Cleared At Watchung Walmart: Police

WATCHUNG, NJ — A bomb threat at the Walmart in Watchung Square was not credible, police told Patch on Monday afternoon.

Watchung Police searched the store, at 1501 US-22, for about two and a half hours before clearing the scene around 3:45 p.m.

Lieutenant Scott Anderle told Patch the store got the call at 1:12 p.m. Police evacuated the store and determined the threat was "non-credible."

"The Watchung Police will continue to investigate the incident to the fullest extent possible," Anderle said.

The Walmart in East Brunswick was also evacuated for a bomb threat on Monday. Read more: East Brunswick Walmart Evacuated After Bomb Threat: Police

This is a developing story. Patch will update it as more information becomes available.