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Fake bomb call leads to mischief charges for Guelph woman

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A call about a fake bomb threat at a bank has led to mischief charges for a Guelph woman.

Guelph police went to a bank in south end of the city about 10:30 a.m. on Monday.

Investigators say a woman went inside the branch and told staff that she heard two men planning to place a bomb in the bank.

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The woman then left the building.

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Everyone in the bank was evacuated. A search ensued but police found no explosive.

The woman was located nearby and the investigation determined that her claims were unfounded.

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The 38-year-old will make an appearance in a Guelph court on Oct. 28.

 

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