Police investigates suspicious package in East Providence

By: News Staff

news@abc6.com

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An East Providence road reopened this noon time after reports of a suspicious package early Friday morning.

Police said an employee of ‘Shamrock Financial’ on 75 Newman Avenue in East Providence was approached by an unknown male and handed a large package that was wrapped in camouflage wrapping. 

Authorities says the male said, “This is from a friend of a friend” and handed the package to the employee and quickly left. 

The bomb squad responded and determined it was not a threat.

The street was closed for about an hour.

The matter is still being investigated, but at this time, it does not appear to be a malicious act. 

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