Swatting: Wendy's On Front St. Latest Victim, Susquehanna Twp Police Say

A fake bomb threat led to a swatting incident at a Wendy's in Central Pennsylvania on Thursday afternoon, the police announced later that evening.

The Wendy's restaurant located at 3925 North Front Street, Susquehanna Township, Harrisburg, where the swatting incident happened on July 11, police say.
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Jillian Pikora

07/11/2024 5:46 p.m.

The Susquehanna Township police were called to the alleged threat at the Wendy's restaurant located at 3925 North Front Street at 1 p.m. on July 11, as detailed in the release.

The police released the following statement about what happened next:

"With the assistance of the Dauphin County Sheriff’s K9 team, the building was searched and deemed safe to return to normal business. At this time, the incident appears to be connected to other nationwide 'swatting' threats. The circumstances leading to the threat and it’s origin are still being investigated."

Anyone with information about this swatting incident is asked to call Sgt. Lee Tarasi at 717-652-8265 or click here to submit a tip online.

It was a rough 24 hours for Wendy's in Dauphin County, as the location off PA Route 283 in Middletown, Swatara Township was driven through by a tractor-trailer that slammed into the Holiday Inn behind it. Click here to read our full report on it.

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