Published Apr 10, 2025 • Last updated 6 hours ago • 1 minute readA Cape Breton Regional Police officer, right, speaks with patrons outside the entrance to Mayflower Mall in Sydney on Thursday afternoon. The Grand Lake Road mall was evacuated after a report of a bomb threat. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserCape Breton Regional Police are currently on scene at Mayflower Mall in Sydney after a report that a message was received indicating a bomb threat.Police say staff have been evacuated from the mall and police are searching the building. The public is asked to stay away from the mall at this time.In a social media post, Mayflower Mall confirmed it will be closed for the remainder on Thursday.Mayflower Mall also confirmed via social media that it will reopen to the general public on Friday morning.More to come… Cape Breton Regional Police officers walk through the entrance of Mayflower Mall in Sydney on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the Grand Lake Road mall after a report on a bomb threat. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy Fraser Cape Breton Regional Police officers walk through the parking lot of Mayflower Mall on Thursday afternoon. Police were called to the Sydney mall on Thursday afternoon for a report of a bomb threat. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy Fraser An undercover Cape Breton Regional Police vehicle is shown parked outside of Mayflower Mall in Sydney on Thursday afternoon after police received a report of a bomb threat at the Grand Lake Road facility. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy Fraser Mayflower Mall in Sydney was closed Thursday afternoon after a report of a bomb threat inside the building. The mall will remain closed for the rest of the day Thursday as police investigate. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle content
UPDATED: Cape Breton police investigating bomb threat at Mayflower Mall
