CLEVELAND — Police have given the all clear to the Cleveland Institute of Art after several blocks were closed in University Circle to investigate a bomb threat.
Case Western Reserve University said in an alert: "Multiple agencies responded to a bomb threat at Cleveland Institute of Art. After evacuating the buildings and having multiple K9 buildings sweep and clear the buildings, they determined there is no active threat at this time to the community. All clear."
ABC News is reporting: "A rash of swattings and bomb scares is sweeping the nation Tuesday, according to a law enforcement sources briefed on the situation. The hoaxes are targeting schools, colleges and Jewish institutions. Many of the calls include the sound of gunfire."
It is unknown whether the incident at the Cleveland Institute of Art is related to those hoaxes. A spokesman said the threat received today was via email.
Classes at the institute have been canceled for the day and are expected to resume on Wednesday.
Motorists and pedestrians were asked to avoid an area in University Circle on Tuesday afternoon due to a heavy police presence.
"Out of an abundance of caution, CWRU will evacuate buildings in the vicinity," the university said in a text message alert. "Follow all instructions from emergency personnel. DO NOT call CWRU Dispatch unless in an emergency."
The University Circle Police Department said the area of Euclid Avenue and East 115th to East 118th streets was closed. The affected area also included Circle Drive to Mayfield Road.
University Circle police are leading the investigation.
Authorities said there are no one suspects at this time.
Anyone with information related to the case is asked to call the University Circle Police Detective Bureau at 216-791-1234.
