Jackson Premium Outlets reopens after bomb scare evacuation

JACKSON — A major strip mall was evacuated on the Friday afternoon before Mother's Day after a bomb scare.

Township police said they received a report of an explosive device at Jackson Premium Outlets and cleared out all customers and employees from all stores.

"No one has been injured, and this is merely a precaution at this time until the investigation is complete," police said in a message posted online.

About two hours later, authorities cleared the retail center for reopening.

"Thorough investigation yeilded negative results for any device. After sweep of all stores, location has been deemed safe to resume normal business," the police department said.

The 285,000-square-foot strip mall has more than 70 stores. It's located on Monmouth Road next to Interstate 195.

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