Hoax bomb threat called in at Dalton Walmart

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Dalton police are investigating a fake bomb threat called in to a Walmart Friday afternoon.

Someone called in the threat around 2 p.m., which caused authorities to evacuate the store and close it for hours.

Now, Dalton police say there is no real threat. Walmart, located on Shugart Road, reopened around 6 p.m.

The caller said a bomb would go off in the store in ten minutes. Walmart staff then called 911 and started evacuation.

Dalton authorities investigated and determined there was no explosive device, or any other danger.

Though there was no real threat, Dalton police say they are taking the situation seriously and investigating.

They ask anyone who may have information on this incident to call Dalton police.

You may contact Detective Charles Williams at 706-278-9085, extension 9-280.