A mall in Waterbury was locked down when police received the report of an armed individual that was later determined to be a hoax.
A mall in Waterbury was put into lockdown Wednesday because of a swatting incident.
Police around 1 p.m. received the report of an armed individual in the Brass Mill Mall, located at 425 Union St., according to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police Department.
When officers arrived they found that there was no threat or danger at the mall, Bessette said.
The lockdown was lifted once police determined the threat was the result of a swatting incident, according to Bessette. The facility was able to re-open for business.
“This incident remains under investigation as a ‘swatting call,’” Bessette said in a statement.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the police department’s Detective Bureau at 203-574-6941.
