Globe and Mail newsroom evacuation lifted, no bomb found, Toronto police say
An unidentified man called the newsroom Friday afternoon and said he planted a bomb, police say
The Globe and Mail building in downtown Toronto was evacuated Friday afternoon after a man called the news organization and said there was a bomb in the building, police say.
Officers said an unidentified male made the phone call just before 3 p.m ET and indicated that he was behind planting a bomb in the building, located at Front Street West and Spadina Avenue.
When police arrived, officers began evacuating the building immediately.
After several hours of investigating, police confirmed that they did not find a bomb or any kind of threat to public safety.
Investigators said the caller did reveal a motive for planting a bomb, but wouldn't reveal that information or any details about the man.
A command post was set up near the location, at the intersection of Front Street West and Draper Street.
Toronto police's chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear squad and K-9 unit went through the building and cleared it around 6 p.m. ET.
Front Street was closed between Portland Street and Spadina Avenue for the investigation.
Police said all roads in the area will be reopened shortly.
Update: our CBRN team has advised that all is clear. No bomb, or threat to public safety. Roads will be re-opened momentarily.^adc
—@TPSOperationsBomb Threat at Globe And Mail 444 Front St. Call received at 2:57pm & evacuation was immediate as precaution while police investigate ^sm
—@TorontoPolice