Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Calgary mall: police

Marlborough Mall was evacuated on Monday due to a bomb threat that turned out to be unsubstantiated, Calgary police said.

Police responded to the northeast Calgary mall at around 5 p.m.

Officers said the threat was directed at Walmart and teams were on scene sweeping the store.

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Police said nothing suspicious was found and the mall opened at 6:45 p.m., though some stores decided to close for the night.