Several buildings in Seattle’s Capital Hill were evacuated Thursday morning after a backpack was found on the front steps of the Seattle Police Department’s East Precinct, according to the Seattle Fire Department.
At 7:45 a.m., a call came in reporting the suspicious backpack. At East Pine Street and 12th Avenue, four buildings were evacuated as the bomb squad was called to the scene.
According to police, a white powder was found on the backpack. The bomb squad later determined the powder was not explosive.
A short time later, it was determined the white powder was not hazardous as well.
Streets around the area were also closed to traffic.
No suspect is in custody, however police tell KIRO 7 News that police are looking for a man that may have left the backpack.
There were no reported injuries.