New Jersey Mall Evacuated as Police Investigate Threat

A New Jersey mall was evacuated due to concerns about a bomb threat.

Authorities say the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne was evacuated shortly before closing time Monday night.

A customer approached mall security, saying he or she had found a note containing a bomb threat, police told The Record. 

Police say they evacuated the mall as a precaution and conducted a sweep. No bomb was found.

The customer who made the claim was taken into custody for evaluation.

The mall is located just outside of New York City, and has more than 170 stores and restaurants.

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