Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Wrigley Field
CHICAGO -- A bomb threat prompted police to evacuate Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs' ballpark, for about an hour Sunday.
The Cubs said in a statement that they received the threat after Sunday's game and "took swift action to clear the few remaining fans, players, staff and media from the ballpark." The team said "no evidence was found to suggest this threat was credible," and they were working with authorities to find the person who was responsible.
Chicago Police spokesman Thomas Sweeney confirmed the threat, but declined to provide further details.
Security told the media to leave the press box right after the Cubs' 2-0 victory over the Giants, but declined to provide a reason.
CBS affiliate WBBM reported police and K-9 units were seen in and around the ballpark on Chicago's North Side. Authorities also redirected traffic away from a street that runs behind Wrigley.