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Person of interest identified after bomb threat at Willard gas station

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WILLARD, Utah — A person of interest has been identified by police after a bomb threat at a Box Elder County gas station on Monday.

The Willard City Police Department said the manager at the Flying J Travel Center at 600 West 750 North called in to report the original threat at noon, prompting a response from several agencies.

The building was evacuated for two hours during the investigation. Once the gas station was cleared, employees and customers were allowed back inside.

Police say there is no threat to the public and that they have been in contact with a person of interest. An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Along with the police department, the Willard Fire Department, Utah Highway Patrol, Box Elder County Fire Marshal's Office, and Weber County Sheriff's Office all responded to the scene.