Police investigating a suspicious package in Miami that has shut down streets
Miami police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious package in the area of North Miami Avenue and First Avenue.
Officers issued the warning on Twitter around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, about an hour after getting a call about a suspicious package, said Officer Kiara Delva. Police are asking the public to steer clear of the area. The roads are closed.
“We have our bomb squad on the scene, our special investigations detectives and fire rescue on standby as well,” Delva said.
The investigation is ongoing.
This bulletin will be updated as more information becomes available.
This story was originally published January 7, 2020 at 2:51 PM.
Howard Cohen
Miami Herald