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Suspicious Incident Draws Essex County Bomb Squad Unit to Short Hills Mall

Short Hills

Millburn Police requested assistant from The Essex County Bomb Squad after an unspecified incident occurred at Short Hills Mall this afternoon.

According to preliminary reports, at approximately 1:30 p.m., police were called to the mall to investigate reports of suspicious activities or a possible threat.

The Essex County Sherrif's Office brought in K9 and bomb units a short time later.

Police have not released the nature of the incident at this time, but there were no arrests or injuries reported.

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