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