Chandler bomb threat: Residents allowed to return home, suspect in custody
CHANDLER, Ariz. - A suspect is in custody after a bomb threat in Chandler had some residents evacuating their homes on Sunday night, the police department said.
The threat was in the area of Rural Road and Joshua Boulevard on the evening of Sept. 1.
Police didn't provide details on the circumstances surrounding the threat, but said a suspect is in custody and investigators are searching his home. The suspect was not identified.
Residents were allowed back into their homes just after 10:30 p.m.
"There is no threat to the public. Be advised there will be a continued police presence due to the ongoing investigation. We understand the situation may have been stressful, and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time," Chandler Police wrote on X.
No further details on the incident have been released.
