Bomb Threat: Hershey's Chocolate World Evacuated (Developing)

Bomb-sniffing dogs were called to the sweetest place on earth on Friday, authorities.

Hershey's Chocolate World candy store completely empty.
Photo Credit: *Twitter/Hershey's Chocolate World @chocolateworld*

08/11/2023 8:31 p.m.

Security personnel at Hershey's Chocolate World alerted dispatchers at the Dauphin County 911 Center of a reported bomb threat to the facility at 3:25 p.m., on Aug. 11, according to Dauphin County Communications Director Jennifer Fitch.

"The building was being evacuated as a precaution," Fitch said.

The Derry Township Police Department is leading the investigation and the county's sheriff’s office provided the bomb-sniffing dogs, Fitch explained.

Daily Voice has reached out to the police and HCW for more information. This is a developing story, check back here for updates.

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