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Bomb threat at Walmart

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A Walmart in Bastrop was evacuated Dec. 1 as precaution for a reported bomb threat. Courtesy photo

BASTROP — Police are investigating a threatening phone call made to a Walmart last Thursday.An alleged bomb threat was made to the store at 488 S.H. 71 in Bastrop Dec. 1. Bastrop police and firefighters responded to the scene at 5:27 p.m. and soon closed off the parking lot and entrances between Hasler and Childers streets before eventually giving the all clear.“The manager of the store contacted Bastrop County Communications to report an employee had received a phone call in which a threat was made reference an explosive device,” said the Bastrop Police Department in a press release.Walmart staff and shoppers were evacuated while first responders searched the building and the ...

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