FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers Police are investigating a bomb threat at a Target plaza after an employee received a threatening message Tuesday evening.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department (FMPD), entry is not allowed at the Target located in The Forum shopping plaza on Dynasty Drive.
Fort Myers Police are conducting an investigation in the area of Target, located on Dynasty Drive. At this time we will not be allowing entry into the plaza while we conduct this investigation. We will provide updates as we gather further information. pic.twitter.com/5rgnFG8RAT
— Fort Myers Police (@fortmyerspolice) September 12, 2023
A Target employee called 911 after receiving a threatening message. A bomb squad with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and evacuated everyone. No suspicious devices were found in the plaza, FMPD said.
Police said there are no injuries in the investigation.
No further details are available at this time.
Count on ABC7 to bring you the latest developments on this story.