Bomb Threat Closes Part of Wildwood, NJ, Boardwalk Friday Afternoon

• A section of the Wildwood boardwalk was temporarily closed after a reported threat
• Police and K9 units searched the area as part of the investigation
• The incident is still under investigation, officials are asking for tips

A bomb threat closed a portion of the Wildwood boardwalk Friday afternoon.

Police Receive Afternoon Threat

The Wildwood Police Department says they received a threat to a business on the 3300 block of the boardwalk just before 3:30 PM.

Once that area was cleared and secured, law enforcement K9s trained to detect explosives searched the area.

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Following an extensive investigation, police say no threats to public safety were located and the area reopened.

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Ongoing Investigation and Assistance

Wildwood police say the incident remains under investigation and anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call (609) 522-0222.

Authorities thanked the Wildwood Fire Department, Cape May County Sheriff's Office, and the Wildwood Crest Police Department for their assistance in this incident.