NYPD bomb squad called in for 'do not touch' package in Queens

The Emily Towers in Flushing, Queens.
The Emily Towers in Flushing, Queens. Photo credit NYPD

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — The NYPD's bomb squad is investigating after a "do not touch" package was found by a cleaning crew inside a vacant Queens apartment on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

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The department's bomb squad and Emergency Services Unit were requested at the Emily Towers at 35-10 150th Street in Flushing after the crew found the package around 2:30 p.m.

The building was evacuated, but police said it's unclear if it was fully or partially evacuated.

An investigation is ongoing.

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