AUBURN, Ala.- On July 27, 2022, Auburn Police responded to a call reporting that an explosive device was located in an Auburn University building. Officers responded, and after taking measures to safeguard the nearby public, an intensive search was conducted which verified there was no explosive device or other present danger.

The initial threat prompted an ALERT message from Auburn University notifying the community of the potential threat, which was followed up with a notification that the “emergency has been resolved” less than 30 minutes later.

Although the threat was false, an investigation is ongoing to identify and prosecute the source of the call. Per Alabama state law, threats of this nature are felony criminal offenses. Local law enforcement agencies typically work closely with federal law enforcement using all available resources to arrest suspects associated with this type of offense.

Anyone that can provide information about this crime or the identity of the suspect is encouraged to call the Auburn Police Department at (334) 501-3141 or the Police Tip Line at (334) 246-1391.

All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.