Bomb Threat Received By Allentown Synagogue Was Not Credible, Police Say

Allentown police responded to a bomb threat at a city synagogue on Thursday, according to the department.

Congregation Keneseth Israel, 2227 Chew Street, Allentown; APD
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10/19/2023 4:27 p.m.

Authorities said the Congregation Keneseth Israel at 2227 Chew Street received a threat about an explosive device around 11:40 a.m. that was "determined to be unfounded."

Allentown firefighters also responded to the scene, police said.

APD and the FBI are continuing to investigate.

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