Downtown streets reopen after briefcase declared not to be bomb
Downtown L.A. streets closed during Monday’s commute were reopened after police declared safe an unattended briefcase found outside City Hall.
Authorities were called to the scene just after 7 a.m., when the case was spotted on a park bench on the south lawn of City Hall, Los Angeles police Officer Wendy Reyes said.
Several area streets were blocked outside City Hall, Grand Park and the Los Angeles Police Department‘s headquarters were blocked by police tape, delaying drivers during the morning commute.
A bomb squad determined there were no explosives inside and police cleared the scene shortly before 8:30 a.m., officials said.
ALSO:
Idyllwild open and back in business after fire threat
Flash flood watch issued for parts of L.A., Ventura counties
Victims of weekend violence identified by L.A. coroner’s office
Twitter: @katemather | Google+
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
