BPD: Emailed bomb threats 'unsubstantiated'

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Bakersfield Police Department says emailed bomb threats made to Bakersfield businesses are "unsubstantiated" after several police agencies across the country report similar threats.

In a tweet, BPD said they are aware of "numerous bomb threat emails that have been reported across the U.S." BPD said they received 5 calls from people who received similar emails. According to BPD, all of the threats have been "unsubstantiated."

BakersfieldPD is aware of numerous bomb threat emails

that have been reported across the US. Locally, we have received 5 calls for service from people who recv'd similar emails. All threats have been unsubstantiated. Please call with any further info regarding these threats. https://t.co/SU0B4Hz8Eu

— Bakersfield Police (@bakersfieldpd) December 13, 2018

In the tweet, BPD is asking people to call with any further info regarding these threats.