Wilkes-Barre Twp. stores close after looting threat on social media

Several stores in Wilkes Barre Township closed their doors at 6pm last evening because of threats of looting that appeared on social media. Among those, Wal-mart and Wegman's. Law enforcement took the threat seriously although later the post was removed and the alleged poster said it was meant as a "joke". No word if any charges have been filed as the investigation is on going. All businesses are planning on reopening as usual today.