Suspect in custody for toilet-bomb scare that caused evacuation at Americana mall in Glendale
GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) — A man or woman changed into in custody for allegedly leaving a toilet on the Americana mall that triggered a bomb scare and an evacuation Thursday night time.
The Glendale mall became evacuated Thursday night as police investigated the painted toilet that became left outside the movie theater.
Police started evacuating the area around eight p.M. After a note became located which claimed the toilet turned into a bomb.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department bomb squad became investigating the object, left out of doors the AMC theaters.
The white toilet turned into painted with diverse road-artwork fashion designs in purple, yellow and other hue.
A digital signal propped up on a stand close to the bathroom read “Beautification in development” however it was no longer clear if that digital monitor become associated with the bathroom or to other work ongoing on the Americana.
Shortly after 10 p.M., Glendale police introduced a male suspect were arrested in Burbank who turned into believed to be chargeable for leaving the rest room on the mall.
The individual’s identification and suspected motive have been not right now to be had.