Costco in Chicago's northwest suburbs evacuated due to bomb threat: police

Public urged to avoid Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs as police investigate

Authorities are asking the public to avoid a Costco in Chicago's northwest suburbs as they investigate an incident.

LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. - A bomb threat at a Costco in Chicago’s northwest suburbs prompted an evacuation and a large police response Monday afternoon, authorities said.

What we know:

Lake in the Hills police responded to the store about 3:30 p.m. in the 2500 block of Randall Road after receiving a report of a person claiming to be bringing a pipe bomb.

The store was evacuated, and officers secured the area.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office also responded with its bomb squad and an explosives detection canine unit, police said.

As of about 5:45 p.m., authorities were conducting a thorough search of the property. No injuries were reported.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released details about the person who made the threat.

What's next:

Residents are still urged to avoid the area until further notice.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.