El Cajon Police Investigate Mysterious Bomb Threat at Local Shopping Center

El Cajon Police Investigate Mysterious Bomb Threat at Local Shopping CenterEl Cajon Police Investigate Mysterious Bomb Threat at Local Shopping Center El Cajon, CA – The El Cajon Police Department is currently investigating a mysterious bomb threat that occurred at a local shopping center on Tuesday evening. At approximately 6:30 PM, police received a call about a bomb threat at the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center, located at 1040 North Johnson Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and immediately evacuated the shopping center and surrounding businesses. A thorough search of the area was conducted by the El Cajon Police Department’s Bomb Squad and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Bomb and Arson Unit. However, no explosive devices or suspicious packages were found. The shopping center and businesses were reopened around 8:00 PM after the all-clear was given. Police are continuing to investigate the source of the threat, which they believe was made by telephone. “We take all bomb threats very seriously,” said El Cajon Police Chief Jeff Davis. “Our top priority is the safety of our community, and we will continue to investigate until we determine the origin of this threat.” Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for making the threat. Anyone with information is urged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the police. If you see or hear something unusual, please call 911 or your local law enforcement agency immediately.