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Officials investigating 'suspicious package' at Akron Federal Building

Akron Fire Department
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An investigation is underway after a "suspicious package" was discovered at the Akron Federal Building, according to the Akron Fire Department.

Around 4:12 p.m., Akron officers were called to the federal building and courthouse to assist Akron Fire after a letter containing an "unknown suspicious substance" was reported there, Akron police said.

Akron Fire's hazmat team was called out and is analyzing the substance, police said.

The letter was revealed to be threatening, according to Akron Fire.

Police said the investigation will be under federal jurisdiction.

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