An unfounded bomb threat forced the evacuation of a University City-area Jewish community center today amid a rash of similar threats across the country.
Authorities were alerted to the threat against Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center on Executive Drive shortly before 9 a.m., according to San Diego police.
The center offers multiple classes throughout the day to children, adults and seniors.
Authorities searched the facility with service dogs and determined that no hazards existed, Sgt. Lisa McKean said. Officials gave an all-clear about 10:30 a.m., she said.
Michael Cohen, the center's executive director, released a statement saying JCC will continue to "take numerous security measures to ensure the safety of our members and guests."
Several other Jewish centers in Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Wisconsin were also evacuated due to similar threats, according to news reports.
It was the third spate of such threats this month.
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On Jan. 18, bomb threats were made to 27 Jewish community centers in 17 states, according to the JCC Association of North America. The FBI launched an investigation after the first round of bogus threats affected 16 centers in nine states on Jan. 9.
