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Walmart Evacuated In Uniontown

UNIONTOWN (KDKA) -- A Walmart in Fayette County had to be evacuated Friday night.

According to state police, it all started around 8:40 p.m. at the store in Uniontown.

Police say a bomb threat was called in to the store, which was then evacuated.

The Pittsburgh Bomb Squad, Pennsylvania State Police and K-9 units were all called to the scene.

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Officials continued a search of the store past 11:15 p.m., but nothing suspicious was found. The store opened again around 11:30 p.m.

State police continue to investigate the incident, and anyone with information should call state police at (724) 439-7111.

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