Threatening Phone Call Prompts Evacuation Of YMCA Locations In Westchester

Two YMCA locations in Westchester were evacuated following a threatening phone call, police said.

Both Rye YMCA locations were evacuated after they received a threatening phone call.
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08/08/2024 3:00 p.m.

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The incident began on Wednesday, Aug. 7 around 4:30 p.m., when the Rye YMCA received a call from an anonymous source, the City of Rye Police Department announced on Thursday, Aug. 8.

After the call was received, both YMCA locations were cleared.

After determining that the call came from a Rye residence, police were able to identify the person responsible for it. The threat has since been deemed non-credible, police said.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The suspect's name was not released.

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