Suspicious package found in Manning Walmart deemed safe, store reopened

UDPATE --The suspicious package that caused the temporary closure of Manning’s Walmart Thursday morning has been identified.

“The package has been identified,” said Manning Police Chief Keith Grice. “The store is back open for business.”

Grice said that the packaging of the item was different than its typical packaging and that’s what sounded the alarm. The package was found in the store's produce section.

“You can never be too safe,” Grice added. “We want to thank everyone for their cooperation and understanding.”

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MANNING -- The Manning Police Department has temporarily closed the area in and around the Manning Walmart Thursday morning after a suspicious package was found in the store’s produce section.

“We’re asking that folks stay away from that area until we have determined what’s in the package,” said Manning Police Chief Keith Grice. “We will reopen the area as soon as it is safe to do so.”

More information will  be released as it is provided.