Walmart evacuated after bomb threat in Denton County, police say

HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas — A North Texas Walmart store was evacuated Monday after someone called in a bomb threat, police said.

The threat, which was under investigation Monday afternoon, was made to a Walmart in the Marketplace at Highland Village in the 3000 block of Justin Road. Highland Village is located in Denton County.

The threat was made around 12:30 p.m. The store was evacuated and bomb investigators responded to the scene.

Police said similar threats have been made at Walmart stores across the country and none have been substantiated.

As of 3:40 p.m., Highland Village PD said the threat was unsubstantiated. 

More information was not yet available.