CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Democratic Party headquarters remains closed as authorities investigate a suspicious package found near the building Monday afternoon.
One person was treated as a precaution for possible exposure to the package after the 5 p.m. incident, said Sarah Guggenheimer, deputy communications director the the New Hampshire Democratic Party.
Active investigation at New Hampshire Democratic Party building in Concord. Suspicious package left here earlier today. Told by staffer several people working at the time where evacuated from building. One treated, cleared. Police investigating. No word on contents @boston25 pic.twitter.com/O7MLmszFF8
— Evan White (@EvanWhiteIII) December 11, 2018
Guggenheimer declined to provide further details, including whether any threats were made.
A meeting that was scheduled at the site Monday evening had to be moved elsewhere.
READ: NHDP Statement on a Suspicious Package Found at NHDP Headquarters #NHPolitics pic.twitter.com/pQBqlvkAPn
— NH Democratic Party (@NHDems) December 11, 2018
At least three employees were in the Concord building when the package was found.
“This afternoon, we alerted authorities immediately upon finding a suspicious package at the NHDP Headquarters," the New Hampshire Democratic Party said in a statement. "Several staff members were evacuated and one was treated merely as a precaution. We are cooperating fully with the authorities and are grateful for all they are doing to ensure our safety.”
The party's spokeswoman said Tuesday that all staff are doing fine, but the building remains closed. Police said they expect to release more information later Tuesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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