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All clear given after bomb threat made at Westfield Montgomery Co. Mall

Officials say the mall was evacuated as a precaution.

BETHESDA, Md. — The Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda was evacuated Friday due to a bomb threat. 

As of 9:06 p.m., police have given the all clear for guests to return to the mall.

According to a spokesperson for the Montgomery County Department of Police, officers and crews with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue are investigating the possible bomb threat. 

While crews investigated, the mall was evacuated as a precaution. 

Few details are known about the threat at this time. 

This is a developing story. Stick with WUSA9 as more details will be added as they become available. 

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