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Suspicious package closes bustling Carytown block

Posted at 8:18 PM, Apr 03, 2014
and last updated 2014-04-03 20:39:26-04

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR)– Carytown was blocked off from Auburn Street down to Can-Can, due to a suspicious package, for about one hour Thursday.

Police on scene told CBS 6 that a suitcase outside Amour Wine Bar had been left unattended since around noon Thursday. Police were contacted Thursday evening.

Richmond Police and Fire arrived on scene around 7:30 p.m. to investigate.

After the bomb squad investigated, they found a forgotten suitcase full of vinyl records.