Iverson Mall reopened following suspicious package: police

All-clear given after suspicious package near Iverson Mall

An all-clear was given to the area surrounding Iverson Mall in Prince George’s County after the bomb squad was called out for a suspicious package. FOX 5's David Kaplan has the story.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - Prince George's County officials responded to an incident at Iverson Mall after a suspicious package was detected.

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Iverson Mall evacuated

Prince George's County officials conducted a full investigation at Iverson Mall after a suspicious package was detected.

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According to officials, Iverson Mall located at 3700 block Branch Avenue was evacuated on Wednesday morning. Someone inside the Bank of America at the mall property called 911.

Police spotted what they said appeared to be a suitcase and a clock nearby. A robot was used, but further investigation was needed, so the bomb squad finally examined the package, X-rayed it, and then realized the suitcase had personal items inside.

Fire officials say they shut down and evacuated the area to be safe. During the time of the investigation, road closures were put in place as a precaution. All roads have since been reopened.

"Out of an abundance of caution, we treated it as though there was some component inside. Fortunately, we had the technology and equipment, we determined there was no danger to the public, and we removed that item," said Caroll Spriggs, assistant fire chief of the Prince George's County Fire Department.

The mall area reopened around 11:30 a.m.

Officials are still working to determine who left the package, and don’t believe it was left intentionally, but are continuing to investigate.