Suspicious package briefly closes street in downtown Regina

Regina police spent a few hours dealing with a suspicious package in the downtown area Monday morning before determining it posed no risk to public safety.

Police officers were called at 7: 20 a.m. on Monday to deal with a suspicious package left on the sidewalk overnight on Hamilton Street between 11^th Avenue and Saskatchewan Drive.

Police dealing with suspicious package on Hamilton between 11th and Sask. Drive in #yqr. I’m told the package is close to that brown box. RPS’s EDU Truck on scene. Vehicle/pedestrian traffic restricted. #YQRTraffic pic.twitter.com/HLuBafxnH6

— Jessika Guse (@JessikaGuse) March 1, 2018

The street was blocked off to pedestrians and traffic and members of the police Explosive Disposals Unit were called out to assess the package. They determined it was not dangerous.

According to a sign posted on the door, the Royal Bank of Canada branch in that location delayed opening until the incident was dealt with.

I’ve heard two people swear as the bank is closed due to the police presence. The pair tell me they need to pay their rent. #yqr pic.twitter.com/7DXpvHNeyw

— Jessika Guse (@JessikaGuse) March 1, 2018

The package was removed and police cleared the area shortly before 10 a.m.

Police scene on Hamilton appears to be over as officers start to take away pilons. Traffic allowed back on Hamilton. #yqr #yqrtraffic pic.twitter.com/nsLlFjNREm

— Jessika Guse (@JessikaGuse) March 1, 2018