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Source published: 17 January 2025

Police Station on Kroonstraat in Utrecht Evacuated After Suspicious Situation

Gebied: Utrecht

This afternoon at 14:00, the police station on Kroonstraat in Utrecht was evacuated due to a suspicious situation. Emergency services responded in large numbers. The situation is now under control, and a woman has been arrested.

At around 14:00, a woman entered the police station and shouted things that led to the evacuation. Staff were taken to TivoliVredenburg for safety. There was a large cordon around the Kroonstraat building to allow emergency services to work safely. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) conducted an investigation at the station.

The woman was arrested later and is still in custody. The police are further investigating what exactly happened.

All Clear
At 17:15, the all-clear was given. The cordons have been lifted, and the parking garage is accessible again. The EOD found nothing suspicious. The police station will remain closed to the public for some time due to the investigation.

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Source last updated: 17 January 2025
Published on Openrijk: 17 January 2025
Source: Politie