Suspicious package found at 1301 Gregory Drive, people advised to leave area

By Lika Lezhava and Maaike Niekerk • March 20, 2024

Mumford Hall on March 20 after authorities identified a suspicious package.

An Illini-Alert was sent notifying of a “suspicious package” at 1301 Gregory Drive at 6:27 p.m. on Wednesday.

The message asked anyone in or near the area to leave immediately and stated that first responders were “securing the area.”

Recipients of the alert were asked not to call 911 or any other emergency numbers in order to keep the lines open for other urgent calls.

The alert stated that an update would be released as soon as more information becomes available. People should stay clear of the area until an “All Clear” message is received.

Update: 7:08 p.m.

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Authorities issued an all clear. “It is safe to resume regular activities,” the Illini-Alert read.

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