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Suspicious item turned out to be false alarm

Residents experienced heavy police presence in the area of Anne Street North in Springwater Township
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SPRINGWATER TWP. - Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called around 12:30 p.m. Thursday to assist in the area of Anne Street North in Springwater Township for reports of a suspicious item.

The area experienced heavy police presence and was closed to the public for the duration of the investigation.

The area has been opened up to the public since 6 p.m., Thursday. 

OPP's Canine and Emergency Response Units attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

Police have determined there are no threats to public safety.

If you notice suspicious activity in your neighbourhood, please call 911. 

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