Richmond: Suspicious Package Sparks Evacuation of Downtown Office Building

Richmond: Downtown Office Building Evacuated Amidst Suspicious PackageRichmond: Downtown Office Building Evacuated Amidst Suspicious Package RICHMOND, VA (DATE) – A suspicious package prompted the evacuation of a downtown Richmond office building on Friday afternoon. According to the Richmond Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 2:00 pm at a building located on the 100 block of East Canal Street. Employees reported an unattended package outside the building’s entrance. Upon investigation, police determined the package to be suspicious. As a precaution, the building was evacuated and the surrounding area was cordoned off. The Richmond Bomb Squad was called to the scene and deployed a robot to examine the package. After several hours of investigation, the package was deemed harmless and removed. The building was reopened at approximately 6:00 pm, and employees were allowed to return to work. No injuries were reported. The Richmond Police Department is investigating the incident and attempting to identify the individual who left the package. Officials are urging anyone with information about the package or the suspect to contact the department at (804) 646-0599. The incident caused significant disruption in the downtown area, with multiple streets closed to traffic. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes. The Richmond Police Department reminds the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or unattended packages to the authorities immediately.