Wells Fargo Miami Suspicious Item: 6 Must-See Details

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Update: At 10:22 EST, the Miami Police Department tweeted an official statement saying that the scene had been declared safe.

“The scene has been rendered safe. The roadways are now reopened for vehicular & pedestrian traffic,” the tweet reads.

Original article:

Police in Miami are currently investigating what has initially been described as a “suspicious item” that was found near the Wells Fargo building located at 33 SE 2nd Avenue in Downtown Miami.

1. There are “tons” of sirens, fire trucks, and helicopters in the area.

According to Twitter user James Van Fleet, there are “tons of” sirens, firetrucks, and helicopters in Downtown Miami.

2. The bomb squad is on the scene

The Miami Police Department bomb squad is on the scene to investigate the package.

3. Evacuations are currently underway

The Miami PD has begun evacuating nearby offices out of precaution as they conduct their investigation of the item.

4. There is no description of the suspicious item at this time

Police have yet to provide a detailed description of the item they are currently investigating. Similarly, no photos of the suspicious item have made their way on to social media.

5. The Wells Fargo building is in the heart of downtown Miami

Located at 33 SE 2nd Avenue, the Wells Fargo building is in one of the most heavily populated areas in the city.

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Google Maps

6. Miami PD are asking civilians to avoid the area

The official Twitter account for the Miami Police Department tweeted asking civilians to “please avoid the area between SE 2nd Avenue (Brickell Avenue) & 3rd Avenue between 3rd & 5th Street as officers investigate a possible suspicious package in the area.”

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