'Potential bomb threat' reported near Juvenile Justice Center in Houston, police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Harris County Pct. 1 units checked out a potential bomb threat in downtown Houston on Wednesday evening.

Heavy police presence could be seen near the courthouses and the jury assembly building on the 1200 block of Congress.

ABC13 spoke to HPD, who revealed someone phoned in a threat to the Juvenile Justice Center.

Authorities warned the public to stay clear of the area. A short time later, they posted that dogs had swept the building and found nothing suspicious. The building was reopened and employees returned to work.

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