Bomb Threats In Houston, Harris County Not Credible: Police

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff's Office are among the dozens of law enforcement agencies in the U.S. investigating emailed bomb threats businesses and universities.

The Houston Police and the Harris County Sheriff's Office both published Twitter messages indicating the were aware of threats in Houston and Harris County, but didn't reveal how many locations, or which locations received threats.

Like other law enforcement agencies across the country, we have received several reported bomb threats. None of the Houston calls were valid. We remind everyone to remain vigilant and if you see something suspicious, please report it immediately. #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) December 13, 2018

We are aware of recent bomb threats received via email here in Harris County and across the nation. We're working with federal, state and local partners to identify the source. Residents are urged to be vigilant and promptly report suspicious, threatening activity. #hounews pic.twitter.com/jLFkUxU1dc
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) December 13, 2018

The Rosenberg Police in Fort Bend County said on their Twitter page that they'd received two email bomb threats that they were investigating in their community. However, like all the others, they have proved to be false.

RPD is investigating two bomb threats within the city. There have been similar threats called into several locations around the country. No credible threat found at this point. Please continue to be vigilant and report anything suspicious. pic.twitter.com/AAiSwefAu1
— Rosenberg Police (@RosenbergPolice) December 13, 2018

Other Texas cities receiving threats include Arlington, near Dallas, Austin, and Round Rock located north of Austin.

According to a CNN report, similar emails were received at University of Washington in Seattle, San Francisco, and Penn State University.

Other threats have also been made ate locations in New York, Chicago, Atlantas, and Miami.

RELATED: Police: Explosive Device Threats Unfounded In Arlington

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