Police: Man taken into custody after Trump Tower bomb threat

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Friday, February 24, 2017
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A man was taken into custody after police responded to a bomb threat at Trump Tower Friday afternoon.

The bomb threat at the 401 N. Wabash tower was "not bona fide" and the area was cleared, according to police.

During a press conference Friday, CPD Superintendent Eddie Johnson said the threat was made by a man with mental health issues. Johnson said he was taken to a hospital for evaluation.