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DEVELOPING:Was Walmart Bomb Threat Connected to Search for Armed Man in Coventry?

John Eagan

Story Created: Oct 8, 2008 at 11:41 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 8, 2008 at 11:42 AM EST

Police received a bomb threat Wednesday morning at the Walmart Superstore in Coventry around 7am, just down the road from the junkyard incident turned manhunt.  Police are looking into whether there is any connection between the junkyard suspect, William Otte, and the person who made the bomb threat. 

Police are wondering if the threat was a possible diversion attempt by Otte, who claimed he was armed with a rifle.

Bomb sniffing dogs searched the building but nothing suspicious was found.  About two hours later, employees were let back inside.

ABC 6 reporter Julie Ruditzky has the very latest...

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