Walmart in northwest Miami-Dade evacuated after bomb threat

All-clear given around 5 p.m.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A Walmart in northwest Miami-Dade was evacuated Thursday afternoon due to a bomb threat, authorities confirmed.

Miami-Dade police said the threat targeted the Walmart store at 3200 NW 79th St.

No injuries were reported and the all-clear was given around 5 p.m. 

Nearby roads were closed during the investigation as a precaution.

Authorities are still searching for the person behind the threat.


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