Person claiming to have bomb threatens Topsfield Fair
The Topsfield Fair faced a potential threat Sunday morning.
Around 7:20 a.m. on Oct. 12, the Topsfield Fair was notified by law enforcement of a potential threat to the fairgrounds.
There was a complete sweep of the grounds by law enforcement.
Massachusetts State Police said they believed the individual may be emotionally disturbed and issued a be on the lookout. Around 8:30 a.m., police found the person of interest's vehicle at the fairgrounds and placed them into custody. The person claimed there was a bomb inside the vehicle.
Police shut down Route 1 as Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad technicians investigated. Police did not find a bomb and the roadway was reopened around 9 a.m.
The fair was deemed safe by law enforcement at 9:30 a.m., according to a statement by the fair.
No further information regarding the identity of the person taken into custody was available.
"The State Police would like to remind everyone to report any suspicious activity at a large event like the Fair by calling 911. If you see something, say something," police said in a statement.
The Topsfield Fair is New England's oldest fair. It was not open during the threat. It opened for the day at 10 a.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m.
The fair's final day is Monday.
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