On my way into work this morning, about 6:00 AM, a cruiser and a couple of motorcycle units passed my carpool on 1st Avenue at Union, and blocked off traffic between 1st and 2nd. An officer on the scene, R. White, reported that someone had phoned in a bomb threat. A follow up call to the Seattle Police Department’s media line, revealed more information.

At about 5:55 AM, a passing bus driver on 2nd Avenue at Union saw what he believed to be an explosion, and called 911. SPD dispatched units to the scene and discovered a small hole in the structure of a parking garage on Union between 1st and 2nd. The SPD Bomb Squad is currently investigating.

At this time, the SPD believes that the only intent was property damage.

Update 9:15 AM: The latest release from Renee’ Witt of the SPD is that officers have completed their investigation of the possible explosion, and no damage has been found. Apparently the “hole” found this morning was unrelated? Witt specified that the parking garage in question is located at the NE corner of 2nd & Union. The SPD considers the investigation closed.