Area near Bay and Wellington evacuated after suspicious object found in men's toilet

UPDATE: As of 5 pm, police say the item has been detonated as a precaution, and the area is now deemed safe.

*update*
Suspicious incident: Bay St/ Wellington St W
– item has been detonated as a precaution
– no injuries reported
– area deemed safe#GO1076670 @TPS52Div ^ka

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 11, 2019

Toronto Police have evacuated an area near Bay and Wellington after a “suspicious incident.”

According to police, there was reportedly an “oddly shaped/ suspicious object in the toilet of men’s washroom” in the area.

While no injuries have been reported, police and CBRNE (Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear) are on scene and have stopped elevators and secured the location.

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Suspicious incident: Bay St/ Wellington St W
– report of oddly shaped/ suspicious object in the toilet of men’s washroom
– no injuries reported
– location has been secured
– elevators have been stopped
– Police responding
– CBRNE team advised#GO1076670@tps52div
^ka

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 11, 2019

The investigation continues at this time.

*update*
Suspicious incident: Bay St/ Wellington St W
– CBRNE on scene
– area surrounding suspicious object evacuated
– Police on scene to investigate#GO1076670 @TPS52Div ^ka

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 11, 2019