Bomb Threat Near Broadway At The Beach Prompts Police Response

A backpack was located at the scene but there was no confirmation that an explosive device was inside.

Myrtle Beach police responded to a bomb threat near Broadway at the Beach Wednesday night.

Police reported to the 1100 block of Celebrity Circle regarding a call of a suspicious person who said there would be an explosion in the area. A backpack was located at the scene but there was no confirmation that an explosive device was inside.

The area was deemed secure and K9 teams cleared the area. Law enforcement presence remained large in the area to continue investigating. A suspect was detained but further details were not immediately available.