Business Resumes after WalMart Bomb Threat

Monday, November 23, 2015 at 12:00 AM

At approximately 11:31am, an employee of Wal-Mart was notified of a suspicious drawing inside the men's restroom, it was discovered to be a drawing of a bomb with today's date and the time of 12 noon on it. The store management notified dispatch immediately and decided to evacuate the store.

From Farmington police:

Information regarding the incident at the East Main Street Wal-Mart:

Officers arrived on scene at approximately 1138am and began a search of the facility with store associates. Upon completion of the facility search, it was determined safe to allow employees and shoppers back into the store.

The Farmington Police Department is reviewing surveillance video and collecting other evidence in this case. If you have any information related to this incident please call FPD's Detective Tip Hotline at (505)599-1068.

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