Man threatens to bomb Hollywood Police Department building

Threat appears to be unfounded, police say

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. ā€“ A man threatened to bomb the Hollywood Police Department Monday morning, police said.

Police said officers received information just after 8:30 a.m. from a man who claimed that he was on the way to the police department and planned to bomb the building.

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Officers scoured the area and said the threat appeared to be unfounded.

Police said they are "erring on the side of caution, and precautionary measures are being taken at this time."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Hollywood Police Department at 954-764-4357. Information can also be given to Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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