False bomb threat reported at Cocoa Beach Winn-Dixie
Cocoa Beach police responded to a bomb threat at the Winn-Dixie on Canaveral Plaza Blvd. Sunday morning, leading to an evacuation before authorities determined the threat was false.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are seeking information from the public.
Cocoa Beach, FLA - Authorities responded to a bomb threat at a Winn-Dixie in Cocoa Beach on Sunday morning, prompting an evacuation before determining the threat was false.
What we know
The Cocoa Beach Police Department said officers arrived at the grocery store, located at 100 Canaveral Plaza Blvd., at approximately 11:14 a.m. alongside personnel from the Cocoa Beach Fire Department and Brevard County Fire Rescue. As a precaution, the building and surrounding area were evacuated while the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad conducted a thorough search.
After a complete investigation, officials found no explosive devices, and the scene was deemed safe.
Detectives with the Cocoa Beach Police Department are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Rosa at the department's Criminal Investigations Unit at 321-868-3251.
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