INDIANAPOLIS -- The YMCA on Indianapolis' northeast side was cleared by a bomb squad Monday evening after a threat was called in to the building.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Bomb Squad was called to the Avondale Meadows YMCA building at 3908 Meadows Drive around 8 p.m.
Police say an employee at the YMCA received a threatening phone call and one of the staff members noticed a suspicious item in the building. Employees quickly evacuated everyone that was inside.
The bomb squad checked that item and deemed it safe.
The bomb squad also gave the building a full check before giving the "all clear." No dangerous items were found.
The YMCA released the following statement Monday evening:
The Avondale Meadows YMCA received a bomb threat around 8 p.m. tonight. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was called and the building evacuated. Authorities investigated the building and gave an all clear, so the Y will reopen at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. The safety and well-being of our members, guests and staff is our top priority.
