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Mall reopens after bomb scare

BETHEL PARK — The South Hills Village Mall in Bethel Park was to reopen a day after it was closed and evacuated due to a bomb threat.

Shoppers and employees were told to leave the mall about 6 p.m. Thursday by an announcement over the mall's loud speakers.

The mall was to reopen this morning.

Police say the bomb threat was very specific, but are not releasing details.

Police were still investigating today and say the person responsible will be prosecuted.

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