Heavy Police Presence at Brewer, Maine Walmart Explained

Shoppers at Brewer Walmart were surprised when suddenly the entrances were being guarded by the police.

Brewer, Maine Walmart Evacuated As Police Covered the Exits

People who were in the store, at the time the police arrived, say the store was evacuated.

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Officers from multiple departments covered the entrances/exits, which prompted much online speculation about what was going on.

Brewer, Maine Police Explained the Reason for the Disruption at Walmart

Once the scene was secured and the incident resolved, the Brewer Police Department released the cause of the disruption.

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Officers responded to the Walmart on Wilson Street in Brewer for a reported threatening phone call.

No details were released about the nature of the threat or whether they have any indication about who placed the call.

Brewer, Maine Police Say a Threat Toward Brewer Walmart Was a Hoax

Multiple agencies responded to the scene and secured the area but, ultimately, determined the threat appeared to be a hoax.

Brewer Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

This incident remains under investigation.

We'll update this story as more details become available.