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Dick's Sporting Goods store in St. Johns Town Center evacuated after bomb threat

Sky Action News Jax flew overhead as police created a perimeter around the Dick's Sporting Goods store at the St. Johns Town Center.

Multiple Jacksonville Sheriff's Office units were at the store putting up crime tape.

The St. Johns Town Center sent out this statement:

“The Jacksonville Sheriff Department was on site investigating an alleged bomb threat at Dick’s Sporting Goods.  The store was evacuated while a thorough sweep was completed, and authorities have now deemed the threat to be over.  The safety of our customers and mall employees is of the utmost importance, and we are thankful for the prompt response from the Jacksonville Sheriff Department.“

An employee at Dick's Sporting Goods told Action News Jax that there was a reported bomb threat.

The employee said the building was evacuated and officers were inside with bomb sniffing dogs as they carried out the investigation.