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Poll_Blind

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14. UPDATE---> Man In Custody After Reports Of Suspicious Person Near Independence Visitor Center

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Sun Apr 21, 2013, 01:36 PM

Apr 2013

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/04/21/man-in-custody-after-reports-of-suspicious-person-near-independence-visitor-center/

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Police say a man has been taken into custody after reports of a suspicious person in an underground garage of the Independence Visitor Center.

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Officials report that a man has been taken into custody and the center has reopened, but the garage area is still closed.

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News Flash Philadelphia: Independence Visitor Center closed due to emergency [View all] PCIntern Apr 2013 OP

Odds are it will turn out to be nothing. MineralMan Apr 2013 #1

OK...nt PCIntern Apr 2013 #3

Sounds like u are right. roamer65 Apr 2013 #13

I was just there 10 days ago. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #2

You shoulda stopped by and said 'Hello'... PCIntern Apr 2013 #4

I stayed at the Omni at Chesnut and 4th. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #5

Great stuff: PCIntern Apr 2013 #7

Beautiful! gateley Apr 2013 #6

Isn't it though? PCIntern Apr 2013 #9

Yep -- I know what you mean. I get a wave of pride about our country gateley Apr 2013 #10

The Omni and Wyndam Hotels are right there. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #15

Thanks for the insider info and tips!! gateley Apr 2013 #17

Yes. It dates to the mid 1700s. HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #12

It's promising that you don't hear any sirens. gateley Apr 2013 #8

????? (from your link) gateley Apr 2013 #11

UPDATE---> Man In Custody After Reports Of Suspicious Person Near Independence Visitor Center Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #14

Now reopened as per Philly.com nt PCIntern Apr 2013 #16