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Customers evacuated from Presque Isle Walmart due to ‘credible’ threat, police say

Customers evacuated from Presque Isle Walmart due to ‘credible’ threat, police say

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An investigation is underway after police say a “credible” bomb threat was made against the Walmart in Presque Isle.

People were evacuated from the store and other nearby businesses after the threat was made in a 911 call late sunday afternoon.

Police told the Bangor Daily News they were unable to provide additional information on the incident because of the investigation.

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