Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Montebello toy store

A local Toys R Us was evacuated Thursday when a caller claimed there was a bomb that was about to go off.
Montebello police Lt. Ronald Santo said no explosive device was found at the store, 1445 N. Montebello Blvd.
An employee received a call from an unknown male who said there was a bomb inside the business set to go off in 15 seconds, according to Santo.
Employees evacuated the store and called police.
Officers searched for suspicious items but found nothing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Flores at 323-887-1297.

– Ruby Gonzales

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