Black Friday Bomb Threat Clears New Jersey’s Largest Mall

Bomb threat forces evacuation at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, NJ

Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation of American Dream Mall

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — American Dream Mall in East Rutherford was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat. The alert was received around 7:13 am, prompting immediate action by law enforcement agencies.

In response to the threat, the New Jersey State Police Bomb Unit and K-9 units conducted thorough sweeps throughout the mall. After extensive searches, no explosive devices were found. The mall has since been declared safe and is resuming normal operations.

Authorities have emphasized that this remains an active investigation. As of now, no additional details have been disclosed regarding the incident or potential suspects. The prompt response and precautionary measures reflect the heightened focus on public safety in high-traffic areas.

Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

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