Police were forced to evacuate the Woolworths complex at Rutherford on Monday afternoon after a bomb scare.
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Port Stephens Hunter police officer in charge Rob Post said police received several calls about 1.30pm relating to "specific explosive devices" said to be placed in the shopping centre.
Woolworths and surrounding shops were cleared while police conducted a search, but thankfully, nothing was found.
Police are making inquiries to identify the person who made the calls.
Anyone with information that may assist police inquiries should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
