O'FALLON, Mo. (KMOX) updated at 12:20 p.m. - The area near a Walmart and O'Charley's restaurant in O'Fallon, Mo. has been deemed clear of after it was closed off by police during an investigation of a bomb threat.
Police say both the Walmart and O'Charley's restaurant that were evacuated have been cleared and there were "no signs of a credible bomb threat."
The O'Fallon Police Department was asking residents to stay away from the area of Highway K near Mexico Road and Laura Hill Road.
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A Tweet from police says:
"We are currently on-scene at Walmart and O'Charley's investigating a bomb threat. At this time the area is closed off, use alternate routes to avoid a delay in your travels. No other areas are affected at this time. PIO is en route. More updates to follow."
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