'All clear' given after suspicious package found near Underground Atlanta

Several businesses were evacuated near Underground Atlanta after a suspicious package was found. The all clear was later given.

ATLANTA — Channel 2's Aaron Diamant was live on Channel 2 Action News at Noon where he spoke to police who said utility workers found a suitcase in the area that contained what they believed to be wires, which prompted the investigation.

Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News they evacuated businesses in the area as a precaution at about 11:30 a.m. Friday.

MARTA tweeted that service on the blue/green line was delayed “due to police activity at Five Points.”

Due to police activity at Five Points, delays occurring on the N/S & E/W rail lines.
— MARTA (@MARTASERVICE) May 19, 2017

Authorities cleared the scene just after 1:20 p.m.

All clear given after suspicious pkg discovered in downtown parking deck. @UndergroundATL & MARTA 5 points station reopened @wsbtv pic.twitter.com/YjsweAvuXu
— Aaron Diamant (@AaronDiamantWSB) May 19, 2017