Suspicious Item

On August 22, 2022, at about 11:09 AM, Chico Police received a call for service regarding a suspicious item chained to the bicycle locks at the front doors of City Hall, 411 Main Street. Officers arrived and reviewed the item; they determined it was suspicious in nature. Due to the circumstances, the building was evacuated, and the Butte County Interagency Bomb Squad responded to the scene. Explosive Ordinance Technicians took measures to render the item safe. There were no incendiary devices located.

Location: City Hall, 411 Main Street, Chico Ca.

Victim: N/A

Suspect: N/A

Supervisor: Sgt. J. Adrian

Watch Commander: Lt. B. Love

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