North Lincoln businesses evacuated as LFR investigates suspicious package

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Several north Lincoln businesses were evacuated Tuesday as crews investigated a suspicious package.

The package was dropped off at the UPS Store near 27th and Superior streets.

UPDATE: Suspicious package at Lincoln UPS Store contained toys, religious books, police say

Lincoln Fire & Rescue spokeswoman MJ Lierman said crews were sent there around 4 p.m.

People inside the UPS Store evacuated before LFR arrived.

Nearby stores were also evacuated out of an “abundance of caution,” Lierman said.

About 7:30 p.m., authorities said the package was not hazardous and cleared the scene.

The investigation has been turned over to the Lincoln Police Department, and police have contacted the person who dropped off the package.

This is a developing story.  Check with Channel 8 for updates.