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Penn Square was closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic, as of approximately 9:30 a.m., according to a statement by the Lancaster Bureau of Police.
Traffic was temporarily blocked at West King, North Prince, South Queen, and West Vine streets, according to the statement.
"If you are in a building near Penn Square, stay inside unless otherwise directed to evacuate," police said.
Several hours later police released an updated statement saying that the cause of the incident was due to "suspicious packages in the area of Penn Square were found to be miscellaneous items."
There is no further threat or concern for public safety and the square has returned to normal, according to the police.
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