UPDATE: 16:42 – July 8, 2022
MISSOULA – The The Missoula Police Department is clearing the area of East Broadway and Van Buren.
The report of suspicious activity began around 2:40 p.m., according to a social media post from MPD.
The post said police and detectives were able to determine the call was false.
There is currently no danger to the population.
“Our first priority is public safety. Threats that could endanger public safety are taken seriously. A lot of resources have been put into place and we are grateful for the outcome.”
(second report: 4:22 p.m., July 8, 2022)
Missoula police say they are currently investigating a report of suspicious activity in the 1200 block of East Broadway, but would not say specifically what the activity was.
According to the Missoula Police Facebook post, the person who made the call did not provide many details to the 9-1-1 dispatcher.
For the safety of the Missoula community, Missoula Police are working with the few details provided to investigate the report and see if the report made is accurate.
Traffic was detoured on East Broadway between Van Buren in the 1300 block of East Broadway. But as of 4:30 p.m., the roads were clear.
Police will continue to be in the area.
No additional information is being released at this time.
(first report: 15:29 – 8 July 2022)
Traffic is being diverted from East Broadway and Van Buren on Friday afternoon.
Missoula Police spokeswoman Lydia Arnold says there is a police presence in the area of East Broadway and Van Buren for unconfirmed reports of suspicious activity.
Arnold said police are on the scene investigating the report and have no further information at this time.
Stay with KPAX for updates on this developing story.
Additional reporting by Hannah Hyslop
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