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Suspicious package prompts police response near Portland Museum of Art

Suspicious package prompts police response near Portland Museum of Art

Portland Police are on scene investigating a suspicious package that was left near the Portland Museum of Art Saturday afternoon.  Photo: clipart.com


Portland Police responded to a suspicious package that was left near the Portland Museum of Art Saturday afternoon.

The Congress Street Plaza was blocked off, and area businesses were evacuated.

The Hazardous Device team was called in.

The investigation into this situation remains on-going.

 

 

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