Police have confirmed they evacuated several businesses downtown Thornbury yesterday evening because of a threat to public safety made online.
Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP report the evacuation and temporary closure of the businesses took place shortly after 6 p.m. last night.
"The threat, targeting the Thornbury area with no specific location, was delivered via an online platform," stated a news release from the OPP. "Investigation is ongoing at this time to determine the source of the threat.
According to the OPP, businesses were allowed to reopen at about 7:30 p.m. and nobody was injured, nor did any incident" take place.
Anyone with information on this occurrence is asked to contact Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP at (705) 445-4321 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.
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