SALISBURY, N.C. – The Salisbury Police Department says two suspicious packages found at the Rowan County Health Department Tuesday have been cleared. No hazard was found.
The bomb squad responded to the area to investigate and remove the packages. Police say they were found to contain only personal items, clothing, and toiletries.
Salisbury Police Chief @chiefjpstokes provided an update regarding the suspicious package at the @rowancountync Health Department. The roadways surrounding the building are now open. pic.twitter.com/lo0oCKhYiy
— SalisburyPD (@SalisburyNCPD) January 12, 2021
The packages prompted a shutdown of the county's social services and health department offices. Police also shut down both Faith Road and Innes Street from Avalon Drive to Jake Alexander Boulevard.
Both the area and offices have since reopened following the investigation and all clear.
⚠️Update: ⚠️
— SalisburyPD (@SalisburyNCPD) January 12, 2021
Faith Road and Innes Street are now open. Suspicious packages at the Rowan County Health Department have been cleared, no hazard found.
Reminder: Always remain vigilant and if you see something, say something.
UPDATE: Both Rowan County Health Department and Social Services have re-opened and the suspicious packages have been cleared. https://t.co/8HXFQm9jhf
— Rowan County NC (@rowancountync) January 12, 2021