Monday, August 24, 2009

Northland Wal-Mart incident

At about 9:39 a.m. today, police were called to the Wal-Mart at 8300 N. Church Rd. in regard to a threatening phone call they had received. Apparently, a male called the Wal-Mart and threatened to shoot people inside the store.

Upon arrival, police secured the Wal-Mart and conducted a search for the suspect. At the same time, Liberty Police Department officers conducted a residence check at the suspect's house. The suspect exited his residence and surrendered peacefully.

Again, the man who made the threats has been taken into custody of the Liberty, MO. Police Dept.