UPDATE

West Fargo Police say the Costco incident was a miscommunication.

They responded Thursday to Costco on a report of a possibly armed individual. Officers established a perimeter and a search of the building was done.

Through the investigation West Fargo Police say they learned that the man was not an employee of Costco, but a third party contractor.

Costco was informed by the contractor of a threat made to the store and employees. Through the investigation it was learned that the information given to Costco was not accurate and it does not appear a threat of violence was made or directed to Costco or its employees.

UPDATE

A chaotic scene inside the Costco store in West Fargo Thursday morning, after a report of a man who possibly had a gun. Costco is located at 700 23rd Avenue East.

Fargo and West Fargo Police are conducting simultaneous investigations.

West Fargo Police surrounded Costco after a man called Red River Regional Dispatch several times, saying he was going to Costco. Meanwhile, Fargo Police questioned people at Manpower.

Deputy Chief Joe Anderson tell us a man who was recently fired from his job at Manpower may be behind the Costco threats. Manpower is located at 300 Southwest 45th Street in Fargo.

When Valley News Live first arrived on scene, police had their guns drawn and had a perimeter set up. The parking lot was blocked off and customers were not allowed inside.

As of noon, the scene at Costco is now clear and customers and employees have been allowed back into the store.

West Fargo Police are expected to release more information later today. Stick with Valley News Live for updates.

ORIGINAL STORY

West Fargo Police are investigating after a threat was made on Thursday morning. Costco is located at 700 23rd Avenue East.

A witness tells us Costco is surrounded by police officers. They also say customers inside have been moved to one side of the store.

West Fargo Police say there is no threat to the public at this time. However, it may be a while before customers are allowed into the store.

Fargo Police say a man called Red River Regional Dispatch several times this morning, saying he was going to Costco.

Deputy Chief Joe Anderson says they are currently conducting an investigation at Manpower in Fargo that may be related. Manpower is located at 300 Southwest 45th Street.

West Fargo Police say they will be releasing more details about the situation soon.