Crime & Safety

Tosa Walgreens Stores Evacuated After Bomb Threats

The stores were among several across the country to receive threats.

Walgreens stores in Wauwatosa were among several across the country to close after bomb threats. 

The Walgreens store at 76th and Center streets, as well as Highway 100 and North Avenue, were shut down late Monday afternoon, according to Patch's media partners at WISN 12 News. A store in Oak Creek was also closed. 

The company also received bomb threats at stores in Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and Georgia. 

Walgreens is not commenting on possible motives behind the threats. 


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