Strip Mall in Aurora Evacuated Due to Suspicious Package

Google Maps image of the strip mall

Monday afternoon, police evacuated three stores in a strip mall in Aurora, Colorado after a suspicious package was delivered to one of the businesses.

Apparently "the package is wrapped in newspaper, with electrical tape on two ends and a Comcast flag sticking out of it."

Arapahoe Counties bomb squad was called out and determined that it was not dangerous.

When the package was opened, it was found to be a toy gun and holster.

Police allowed the stores to reopen shortly after that, about two hours after they were first closed.

The shops are located a block from city hall, and just two blocks north of the movie theater where thirteen people were murdered, in July.