Bomb threat at Seward Walmart determined to be a swatting call, officials say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The city of Seward gave an update on the threats that closed Walmart on Thursday evening.

Around 5:45 p.m., the Walmart in Seward — located near Fletcher Road and Highway 15 — received a bomb threat from an anonymous caller.

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The male caller said that multiple pipe bombs had been placed around the perimeter of the store and would detonate in 30 minutes, according to officials.

Just after 7:15 p.m., a bomb-detection dog from the Lincoln Police Department arrived and searched the area for about 30 minutes.

The incident was determined to be a swatting call, and Walmart employees were allowed back into the store at 8 p.m.

The same evening, officials said the Kearney Walmart also received a bomb threat.

Officials said the caller’s identity and location are unknown at this time, but the case is still under investigation.