Bomb threats reported at area businesses appear to be hoaxes

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Bomb threats have reportedly hit businesses in Lewiston and Moscow Thursday.

Authorities say the threats did not appear legitimate, but came via email to businesses including the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport, Clearwater River Casino and Lodge, Joe Hall Ford and Rogers Toyota in Lewiston. The emails reportedly asked for $20,000 in bitcoin, with a threat the sender would have a “mercenary” bring a bomb into the business if not paid.

Lewiston police advised businesses to stay on the lookout for anything suspicious but that whether to conduct business as usual is at their discretion.

The emails came from “Claire Washington” at janine@tonumbers.com.

Anyone receiving an email from that address is advised not to open it, but to contact Lewiston Police at (208) 746-0171. (Lewiston Police Department, Lewiston Tribune)

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