San José saw a stir of police activity yesterday morning when a bomb threat near Ridder Park and Fox Ln led to the evacuation of nearby businesses and required the attention of the city's bomb squad. The San José Police Department informed the public through a statement that a suspicious item had been found during a search of the area, bringing the Special Operations personnel and the San José Fire Department to the scene.
3/ The roadways have reopened. Thank you for your patience.
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) July 4, 2024
While the experts worked to render the item safe, road closures blocked southbound Oakland from Fox to Brokaw and Ridder Park itself from Fox to Brokaw, impacting traffic and pedestrian access; the SJPD's Urgency was palpable as they took no chances with the public's safety and steadfastly insisted on keeping the vicinity clear of non-essential presence
Fortunately, the diligent work of the bomb squad prevailed, as the item was ultimately deemed harmless and neutralized. Following the all-clear, the San José Police Department thanked residents and commuters for their patience during the disruption as they reopened the roadways, restoring the flow of the city's normal rhythms.
The SJPD continues its investigation into the incident and its circumstances, ensuring that such threats are thoroughly addressed and curtailed.
