City Hall shut down after man threatens staff in Ontario

One man was charged after Burlington City Hall was placed under a hold and secure yesterday.

A City of Burlington staff member received a telephone call from an upset man who threatened to physically harm city employees, Halton Regional Police said.

The call came in at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, police said. Shortly after, City Hall was shut down as a precaution, police added. Employees were sent home.

Police said they made an arrest in connection with the incident just after 8 p.m.

The hold and secure was lifted Wednesday night and City Hall reopened on Thursday morning, according to a post from the city.

A 37-year-old male resident of Burlington is charged with one count of uttering threats to cause death.

Police did not name the man.

The man was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

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