Allentown police investigating noose-like object found on desk at city hall
Allentown, PA Police Dept. - Photo by APD.

Allentown police investigating noose-like object found on desk at City Hall

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January 10, 2025

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown Police Department has launched an investigation after a noose-like object was found on an employee’s desk at City Hall early Friday morning.

Police were notified of the incident around 7:30 a.m. on January 10, 2025. Authorities have not released details about the employee or the circumstances surrounding the discovery but confirmed the item closely resembled a noose.

“This matter is being taken seriously and is under active investigation,” the department said in a statement.

Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the Allentown Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 610-437-7721 or submit anonymous tips through Tip411.

No further information has been released as the investigation continues.

The discovery has raised concerns as police work to determine if the act was intended as a threat or a form of intimidation.

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