Suspicious package prompts evacuation of Florida shopping center

Fear of package determined to be false alarm
Oct. 2, 2009

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- Reports of a suspicious package prompted the evacuation of a Pembroke Pines shopping center Tuesday morning.

From Sky 10, police tape could be seen surrounding a small suitcase and bag on the sidewalk front of the ABC Day Care near in the 9000 block of Taft Street.

A bomb squad opened the luggage.

Officials said nothing dangerous was found inside.

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