UPDATE: Suspicious bag at City Hall not dangerous, police say

DAYTON — UPDATE: Dayton Police shut down Main and 3rd Street in Dayton Tuesday after dispatch received reports of a person throwing a bag in front of City Hall.

Crews on scene discovered the bag found on the main steps at City Hall was not a threat to the community, according to Dayton Police.

The only items inside of the bag were tools, police said.

UPDATE: Our crews on scene report that Dayton Bomb Squad has arrived to City Hall.

The nature of the investigation remains unknown.

We will continue to update this story as we learn more.

INITIAL REPORT: Police investigation has closed down an area of Downtown Dayton Tuesday afternoon.

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Our crews on scene report that police have the area of 3rd St. and Main St. near City Hall in Dayton blocked off with crime scene tape.

The nature of the investigation is unknown.

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News Center 7 is reaching out to Dayton police and the City of Dayton for more information.

We will update this story as we learn more.

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Investigation shuts down streets near Dayton City Hall (Scott Kessler/Staff)

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