Bomb threat sent to Suffolk University prompts library evacuation, sweeps

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Boston police said “multiple institutions” have received similar threats, Suffolk University police said in an update sent to the university community.

An emailed bomb threat to Suffolk University prompted the school to temporarily shut down a campus library Monday morning, a university official said.

The threat targeted the Mildred F. Sawyer Library on Tremont Street, Suffolk University Vice President of Media Relations Greg Gatlin told Boston.com.

Boston police swept the library as a precaution and deemed it all clear, Gatlin said.

The Boston Police Department said “multiple institutions” have received similar threats, Suffolk University police said in an update sent to the university community.

The university does not know the origin of the email and has referred it to Boston police for further investigation, Gatlin said. 

Classes continued during the incident, Gatlin said.

Boston police did not respond to requests for comment Monday evening.