Danbury Post Office reopens after police investigation

A Danbury police offcer directs a postal delivery truck past her cruiser into the Post Office on Backus Avenue in this file photo. A Danbury police offcer directs a postal delivery truck past her cruiser into the Post Office on Backus Avenue in this file photo. Photo: John Pirro Photo: John Pirro Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Danbury Post Office reopens after police investigation 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

UPDATE 10:22 AM

Danbury PD: “The Post Office at 23 Backus Ave is back open and assuming normal business operations. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.”

EARLIER STORY

DANBURY - The U.S. Post Office at 23 Backus Ave. is closed to the public because of a police investigation.

Mayor Mark Boughton said the closing is because of a suspicious package.

Police have asked people to avoid the area.

“Thank you for your patience as we work with US Postal authorities to resolve this situation,” police said.