A suspicious package found near an industrial building prompted evacuations of neighbors living within a one-mile radius of the site in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday.

The package was discovered near the BioUrja ethanol plant, CBS News reported early Saturday.

In a social media post late Friday, the Peoria Police Department said it was investigating a “reported bomb threat” at the site located at 1 Edmund Street. The department noted anyone who lived or worked within the one-mile radius was encouraged to evacuate until further notice.

“Officers are currently on scene conducting a thorough investigation and search of the facility to determine the…

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