Manhattan — The NYPD was responding to a suspicious package near the Marriot Marquee in Times Square Monday. The scene was at West 45 St and Broadway, MN. Most if not all of Times Square was closed off with police tape. The bomb squad was on scene.
A portion of the popular tourist destination was shut down and cleared around 3 p.m. after a suspicious package was found. The NYPD confirmed they investigated the threat and called in a bomb squad.
Officials have given the “all clear” after a portion of Times Square was shut down due to a suspicious package.
We will keep you updated with any new developments…