'Suspicious package' investigation briefly closes downtown Vancouver street

Vancouver police closed a street in downtown Vancouver to investigate a "suspicious package" for a brief period on Friday morning.

A block of Richards Street, between Helmcken and Nelson streets, was closed to all traffic at around 11 a.m. Friday. The road was reopened about 20 minutes later.

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Police determined the area was safe and the package was not dangerous.

Update: Richards Street Reopened

Officers have confirmed the area is safe and the item was not dangerous. Traffic restrictions have been lifted.

Thx for your patience.

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 13, 2019

Road Closure

Richards Street between Helmcken and Nelson is temp closed to all traffic while officers investigate a suspicious package. Pls use alternate route until further notice.

— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) September 13, 2019