Fake bomb threat causes evacuation of Cleveland business: Police

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cleveland Division of Police is investigating a bomb threat made towards a business on the city’s West Side.

Cleveland Division of Police Sgt. Wilfredo Diaz says officers received a call from PPG Industries, located at 3800 W. 143rd St. around 7:30 a.m. Thursday for the threat.

Sgt. Diaz says employees evacuated the building out of caution. Officers did not find any evidence of a threat after investigating.

Sgt. Diaz says the threat remains under investigation.

19 News received the following comment from PPG Industries:

PPG’s Cleveland, Ohio facility is currently working with local authorities to ensure the safety and security of our employees and the surrounding community, which is our first priority, following a threat the facility received this morning. The site was briefly evacuated while authorities investigated, but has now returned to normal operations. PPG’s Cleveland facility manufactures paints and coatings for use by automotive manufacturers. For additional information, please contact Cleveland authorities.

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