Updated on: Aug 18, 2025 11:20 pm IST
A suspicious package near an NYPD substation led to the temporary closure of Times Square. Police evacuated the area and determined the device was not a threat.
A suspicious package placed outside of an NYPD substation prompted police to temporarily close Times Square on Monday, as per officials.
Law enforcement official said that they found a cylinder-shaped device in front of the main entrance of a midtown precinct substation at 10:30 a.m. Police blocked both foot and car traffic on 7th Avenue between 42nd and 43rd streets.
The bomb squad later determined that the device was not a real threat after being summoned to investigate it. Officials stated that the NYPD building was evacuated as a precaution.
Police officers started preparing to reopen the Times Square area after giving the “all clear” just before 12 p.m.
A man was seen on camera allegedly leaving the “hoax” device in front of the police station, as per the police. He was still being sought after detectives thought everything was clear.
