Humble, TX: Deerbrook Mall evacuated

HUMBLE, Texas – Deerbrook Mall in the Humble area has been cleared after a suspect allegedly claimed that he had a bomb, according to police.

Humble, TX: Deerbrook Mall evacuated Bomb threat at Deerbrook mall | Full police report

What we know:

According to Humble Police Chief Dan Zientek, a male walked into the Barnes & Noble that’s connected to the mall, then shouted that he had a bomb before going into the mall.

The mall was evacuated as a precaution. The threat is not believed to be credible.

Texas DPS says troopers were called to help Humble Police, and K-9 units are searching the mall.

No suspects are in custody at this point. 

Humble Police shared a surveillance photo of the suspect. Chief Zientek says the person has only been described as a young Hispanic male.

(Courtesy: Humble Police Department)

What we don’t know:

The suspect has not been identified at this time.

The Source: Humble Police Chief Dan Zientek and Texas Department of Public Safety

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