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ALL CLEAR: Hastings Walmart back to normal after bomb threat investigation

Michigan State Police said bomb-sniffing dogs didn't find any explosives after the store was evacuated.

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HASTINGS, Michigan — A Walmart in Barry County is back open after Michigan State Police (MSP) investigated a bomb threat Thursday afternoon.

MSP said staff and customers were evacuated from the store around 12:45 p.m., and bomb-sniffing dogs were called in to search the building.

After an hours-long search law enforcement didn't find any explosives or bombs inside the Walmart. The retailer is back to normal activity, MSP said.

Wayland troopers are now focusing their efforts into finding the person who called in the fake threat.

#FinalUpdate
Scene has been cleared. Normal activity has resumed in area as no explosives/bombs located during search. Wayland troopers will continue investigation into locating the suspect. Thanks for your cooperation. Remember, if you see something, say something.
— MSP Fifth District (@MspSouthwestMI) July 6, 2023

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