FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
On September 2, 2024, Roosevelt City Police responded to a report of a bomb threat at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store on Main Street in Roosevelt. Officer Wheeler was first on the scene and spoke with the employee who received a threatening phone call stating that there was a bomb in a box in the building.
The Duchesne County Sherriff’s Office was called in to assist with a bomb dog. Deputy Preibe and his K9 then conducted a perimeter search before entering the premises, followed by a full search of the interior of the building. No explosives were located, and the staff were notified that they could return to the building.
Vernal City Police also responded to a similar threat at the O’Reilly Auto Parts store in Vernal during this same time-period. These cases are under investigation as both departments work to identify the individual(s) responsible for the threats.
We would like to thank the Duchesne County Sherrif’s Office for their assistance and thank all the officers who responded to this call, potentially putting their lives on the line to protect the citizens of Roosevelt.