The Bastrop Police Department responded to a bomb threat at Walmart Thursday evening and determined there was no threat to the public.

The manager of the store called 911 just after 5:30 p.m. and said that an employee received a threatening phone call about an explosive device.

The Bastrop ISD Police Department and Bastrop Fire Department also responded to the Walmart at 488 SH 71.

Police evacuated the building as a precaution but did not find an explosive device in the building or in the surrounding area.

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The incident is under investigation.

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