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Marsha A. Stoltz, NorthJersey.com
TEANECK — A bomb threat called into Holy Name Medical Center on Saturday afternoon was not credible, police confirmed.
The threat, made just after 4 p.m., was made by an unknown caller who provided no specific details, according to a statement by Teaneck Chief of Police Andrew McGurr.
During the investigation, incoming patients were diverted and a shelter in place was ordered. A message left for staff at the hospital was not immediately returned.
Along with Teaneck police, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, andthe New Jersey State Police were notified. The Teaneck Fire Department was requested at the scene as a precaution.
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The Bergen County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad, along with several explosive detecting K-9 units, responded to the scene. A thorough search of the hospital was conducted, and no explosives were found.
Currently, there are no credible threats to the hospital. The threat is being further investigated by the Teaneck Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.