Police actively investigate bomb threat in downtown Fort Myers, several roads closed

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The Fort Myers Police Department are actively investigating a bomb threat in downtown Fort Myers, closing several roads in the process. 

Police are on scene near the Luminary Hotel on Monday, after evacuating nearby businesses as a precaution while they conduct their investigation.

WINK News contacted the police department, where they confirmed that law enforcement is on scene investigating a bomb threat. 

In addition, Fort Myers police have closed several roads for an undetermined period. 

Fort Myers police ask the public to avoid downtown Fort Myers until further notice and seek alternate routes. 

WINK News anchor Gracie Fusco is en route to the scene to gather more information and provide updates whenever they become available.

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