Police investigate second bomb threat at Midtown location

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Atlanta police are investigating a second bomb threat reported Tuesday morning at a Midtown hotel, marking another incident at the same location within 24 hours.

What we know:

According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded around 8:44 a.m. to a phone threat targeting 290 17th Street NW, the address of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Midtown. Police searched the area and did not find anything suspicious.

The response follows a similar bomb threat reported late Monday morning at the same address. Police were called to the hotel around 11:42 a.m. Monday after receiving a phone threat. SkyFOX 5 video from the scene showed multiple patrol vehicles and officers outside the building as a precaution.

Beyond confirming the threats, police have not released details about who may be responsible or what may be behind the calls. FOX 5 Atlanta has reached out to investigators for additional information.

This remains a developing story. Check back for updates as more details become available.

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