Investigators Find No Credible Threat After Bomb Scare at Aurora Walmart

The incident took place on Friday evening.

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(Aurora, Ind.) - Customers at the Aurora Walmart had to evacuate on Friday evening for a bomb threat. 

According to Dispatch, the store's electronic department received a call stating there was a pipe bomb in the building. 

Customers were evacuated from the store so bomb-sniffing dogs could enter to investigate. 

After a search of the building, it was determined there was no threat. 

No other information has been provided.

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