News

Two bomb threats made at Five Guys in three days

City and Pitt police responded to two similar phoned-in bomb threats at the Five Guys location on Bouquet Street on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

City police spokesperson Maurice Matthews II said the Monday incident occurred around 8:20 p.m., and officers arrived at the building, which was already empty of customers and employees. He said a Pitt police explosive detection dog searched the area with negative results.

“Zone 4 officers were told the caller may have been a member of recently fired employees or a friend of one,” Matthews said.

A similar threat occurred Wednesday afternoon around 4:50 p.m. City police spokesperson Chris Togneri said in a statement that officers cleared the building, and a K-9 officer searched the premises with negative results.

Police are investigating both incidents.

newsdesk

Share
Published by
newsdesk

Recent Posts

Chris Matthews: Inspiring language learners at home and abroad

Most people could never imagine themselves going grocery shopping in a foreign country with the…

12 hours ago

Amy Flick: An advocate who makes sure her students ‘retain their dignity’

Amy Flick is a professor committed to bridging the gap between science and society. From…

12 hours ago

The best cafés to caffeinate and cram for finals

The worst part about finals is to see your life dwindle away in the small…

15 hours ago

Sarah Siddiqui: Bolstering wellness on Pitt’s Student Government Board

Student Government Board’s office is filled with colorful Post-it notes with scribbles of positivity —…

15 hours ago

Column | In the blink of an eye, in the click of a shutter

During my first year of college, I kept a daily question journal. Every day, I…

2 days ago

Police blotter: April 11 to April 17

Thursday, April 11  Pitt police took a report regarding the theft of optical equipment at…

4 days ago