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Baltimore County Police Evacuate White Marsh AMC Theatres Following Phone Threat

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Published on September 16, 2024
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A typically bustling Sunday at AMC Theatres in White Marsh was disrupted when Baltimore County Police responded to a telephone threat, leading to the evacuation of the movie theater. According to Fox Baltimore, the incident occurred around 2:10 p.m. at the entertainment venue located at 8100 Honeygo Blvd. An unknown individual had called in a threat, prompting the precautionary measure.

The nature of the threat, while not detailed to the public, was significant enough for authorities to clear the premises out of an abundance of caution, the police reported. Sifting through the layers of uncertainty, moviegoers watched as law enforcement swept through aisles where fantasies typically unfold, interrupted by real-world anxieties.

The subsequent investigation and search conducted by the officials found no evidence of an imminent threat to the audience or the theater's staff. A statement by Baltimore County Police at 4:30 p.m., detailed by WMAR-2 News, confirmed the absence of any danger, assuring the community that the establishment could return to regular operation as soon as the theater's management deemed appropriate.