Uniontown Walmart evacuated over bomb threat

UNIONTOWN, Pa. — A local Walmart was evacuated on Saturday due to a bomb threat.

A Pennsylvania State Police spokesperson confirmed that troopers are investigating the incident at the Walmart in Uniontown.

The store was expected to remain closed for “an extended period.”

The spokesperson said troopers were ensuring there was no ongoing threat to the store or its patrons before it reopened.

The store did reopen around 1:30 p.m., Walmart associates tell Channel 11.

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