Lake Worth police investigating suspicious packages found near Loop 820
LAKE WORTH – A portion of northwest Loop 820 was shut down while police investigated suspicious packages.
Lake Worth police say a package was found Thursday afternoon in front of Richie Brothers Auctioneers, a construction equipment supplier located on the corner of Loop 820 and Azle Avenue.
All lanes on this portion of northwest Loop 820 were closed while police investigated. As of 1:25 p.m., the service lanes were still closed.
Police say there was a second suspicious device found in the 3900 block of Boat Club Road, near Richie Brothers Auctioneers. A safe perimeter was established while officials assessed the device.
One person is in police custody.
This story is developing.
