A suspicious package was found at Times Square Monday morning prompting immediate evacuation of the area. NYPD bomb squad and emergency services reached to the scene as tourists evacuated the area. Police responded to the site after receiving a 911 call about a suspicious device, the New York Police Department said.
Cops issued a warning on social media telling people to avoid the scene until it's cleared.
"Expect emergency vehicles and delays in the surrounding area," NYPD said.
The blocked off area is near West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue.
Cops issued a warning on social media telling people to avoid the scene until it's cleared.
"Expect emergency vehicles and delays in the surrounding area," NYPD said.
#Breaking: Bomb squad looking at a suspicious package at the precinct on 43rd and 7th in Times Square. Streets are blocked off.
— Kristina Partsinevelos (@KristinaParts) August 18, 2025
Looks to be okay now. The view behind my desk. pic.twitter.com/GV4GA6zd3f
Bomb threat in Times Square right now. Times Square evacuated. pic.twitter.com/7j2kZnkczW
— Josef Najm (@josefwithanef) August 18, 2025
ADVISORY: Due to an active police investigation, avoid the area of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan within the confines of @NYPDMTS. Expect emergency vehicles and delays in the surrounding area. pic.twitter.com/csoK013son
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) August 18, 2025
The blocked off area is near West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue.
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