Police presence reported at hotel on Armour Rd. in Columbus
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- Hotel guests received all clear; police presence ended after evacuation at Motel 6 on Armour Road.
- Potential bomb threat prompted evacuation of Motel 6 hotel near Columbus Airport; police presence deployed.
UPDATE: It appears those staying at this hotel have gotten the ALL CLEAR. Visitors and guests appear to be walking back to their rooms. Police are beginning to leave.
A law enforcement presence is underway in Columbus at a hotel.
The presence is taking place at the Motel 6, located in the 5000 block of armour Road between 51st Street and 52nd Street.
At least seven police cruisers were spotted on the scene, along with an unmarked Tahoe. Officers with the patrol division and special operations were seen working the scene.
At least one law enforcement official appeared to have a tactical helmet and vest on.
Viewers who were staying at the hotel said they were told it was a potential bomb threat and all visitors were told to evacuate. CNAW2News.com did witness a group of people standing around who appeared to have been staying at the hotel.
The hotel is used as one of many hotels in the area to accommodate those flying in and out of the Columbus Airport. Columbus police have not confirmed the reports of a bomb threat.
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