Santa Cruz police investigating Metro bus bomb threat

UPDATE 10/1/2019 3:50 p.m. Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills said a bomb threat involving a Metro bus was a false report. No device was found.

PREVIOUS STORY: Santa Cruz Police Chief Andy Mills posted on social media that officers are investigating a reported Metro bus bomb threat.

He said the report appears to be false, but to expect a short traffic delay near California and Laurel streets. Mills said officers are investigating to make sure there is no device.

He said students will be released soon.

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