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Bomb threats force evacuations in Aspen
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ASPEN, Colo.
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Much of downtown Aspen has been evacuated after suspicious packages were found at two banks.Related Topics: ASPEN, Colo.
Police say a downtown Wells Fargo Bank discovered a package with a threatening note at about 2:30 p.m. A nearby Vectra Bank Colorado reported a similar package minutes later.
Both banks were evacuated, along with the two-block area surrounding each bank. The evacuation area contains the offices of The Aspen Times newspaper and numerous other businesses, along with some homes.
No explosion has been reported; however, a news release from the Aspen Police Department says the packages indicated a "credible threat to the community."
The Grand Junction Bomb Squad and other agencies are assisting with the investigation.
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claudia said:
i was amoungst it all and im thirteen and i can't belive that such an idiot would want to reuin new years celebrations! we had a resturant booked in the mist of it all and for dinner we have apples. some people need to take others in to consideration!
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Examiner Reader said:
the police seem like a bunch of over-reacting drama queens...not much excite in ole' Aspen drama mamas.
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Examiner Reader said:
glad I cancelled at the last moment!!!
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Examiner Reader said:
This better not mess up our new years party!!
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