One man was charged after Burlington City Hall was placed under a hold and secure yesterday.
A City of Burlington staff member received a phone call from an angry man who threatened to harm city employees, Halton Regional Police reported.
The call came in at around 1:15 p. m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, according to police. Shortly afterward, City Hall was closed as a safety measure, they added. Employees were sent home.
Police said they arrested a suspect connected to the incident just after 8 p. m.
The hold and secure was lifted Wednesday night and City Hall reopened Thursday morning, as stated in a post from the city.
A 37-year-old male resident of Burlington faces one count of making threats to cause death.
Police did not disclose the man’s name.
The man is being held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.
If you have any information about this investigation, please contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
You can also submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. haltoncrimestoppers. ca.
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