JENKS, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say parts of the Creek Turnpike have been shut down in Tulsa County as a bomb squad investigates two suitcases found near a toll plaza.
Turnpike spokesman Jack Damrill tells The Oklahoman that two suitcases were found Monday morning near the Peoria and Elm streets exit in Jenks.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol bomb squad is investigating.
The patrol says westbound traffic is being diverted onto city streets.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol received a tip about 4:20 AM this morning,
advising of two suspicious suitcases placed at the Jenks Toll Plaza in the
west bound traffic pay lane.
Troopers called in the OHP Bomb Squad to respond to the scene. Bomb techs
used a robot to perform initial contact with the cases. After performing
x-rays, troopers found there were no explosive or dangerous items inside
the suitcases.
Both cases contained personal items & all evidence was collected & taken
into custody for further investigation. The westbound traffic lanes are
now open