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Stretch of Jasper Avenue reopens after Edmonton police investigate suspicious object

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Edmonton police close part of Jasper Avenue during Tuesday’s rush hour
WATCH ABOVE: Part of Edmonton's Jasper Avenue was shut down by police during the rush hour on Tuesday evening – Aug 7, 2018

Part of Edmonton’s main downtown street was closed during rush hour on Tuesday evening as police investigated what they said was a suspicious object discovered at an area business.

Police were called to a report of a suspicious object being found at Jasper Avenue and 117 Street at about 5:15 p.m.

“Due to the nature of the call, Jasper Avenue from 116 Street to 118 Street was closed temporarily to ensure public safety.”

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Police said their tactical unit was called in to investigate the undisclosed object to ensure the public was safe.

The item was found in a mailbox, police confirmed. They said the package was “rendered safe” by a police bomb technician and that there was no threat to public safety.

Police said the roadway had been reopened shortly before 8:30 p.m.

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“There is no additional information available at this time,” police said.

Part of Jasper Avenue in Edmonton is closed by police as they investigate the discovery of an object by a business on Aug. 7. Global 1 News Helicopter

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