ALTON - Alton Police Department Chief Marcos Pulido said the department was notified of a bomb threat Thursday night at Lowe's Home Improvement store, located at 1619 Homer Adams Parkway, Alton.
Alton Police Department officers responded, and were also assisted by the Alton Fire Department.
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"For the safety of everyone, the store was evacuated," Chief Pulido said. "Illinois Secretary of State Police Bomb Squad canine units were requested to assist with the investigation.
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The investigation and search were conducted and did not reveal any apparent explosives, Chief Pulido said.
Dan Brannan also contributed to this story.
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