A bomb threat was called in regarding a Shul in Lakewood this afternoon, TLS has learned.

The call came in shortly after 4:00 p.m., prompting a response from the Lakewood Police Department, including K-9 units.

As a precaution, police tell TLS, officers and K-9s evacuated and investigated multiple Shuls in the area to ensure there was no threat.

The all-clear was given shortly before 6:00 PM.

The Lakewood Police Department’s Detective Bureau is continuing to investigate the incident.

(Note: TLS waited to post this report until after the all-clear was given so as not to cause panic.)