Police officers responded to a report of a 'suspicious device' at a Walmart in Austin, Texas, after a Walmart employee reported seeing a person with a PVC pipe and other materials inside the store's bathroom.
The Austin Police Department's bomb squad was called to the scene, but they found no legitimate devices, according to KXAN.
The station reported the man was taken into custody and charged with making a hoax bomb. No further details about the suspect were released, but police told the station that he may face additional charges in connection with the incident."Out of an abundance of caution, management made a decision to evacuate our store. We're thankful our customers and associates are safe, and this was determined to be just a hoax.
"We appreciate the quick action and support by local authorities and their thorough investigation. We will continue to assist them however we can." On Twitter late Wednesday, police urged people to avoid the area as officers continued to work at the scene. The Austin Police Department has been contacted for additional comment.
Stock photo. A suspect is in custody after allegedly trying to build a 'hoax bomb' inside a Walmart bathroom in Texas.
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