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Weslaco police have released new details regarding the closure of a Walmart store due to threats made on social media.

According to a release, following an investigation with assistance from the FBI, police arrested a 13-year-old male after he made threats on Instagram targeting a Walmart store located at 1310 N. Texas Blvd.

Police says they received 911 calls regarding the social media post and responded to the location just before 11 p.m on Wednesday.

Police searched the boy’s home and say no firearms were found. He was arrested on Thursday morning and charged with terroristic threat- a third degree felony- and taken into juvenile custody.



Police want to remind the public, particularly juveniles, that threats on social media will be investigated and taken seriously.

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Update:

Weslaco police have identified the suspect responsible for the overnight closure of a Walmart following threats made via social media.

According to officials with Weslaco PD, the suspect appears to be a juvenile.

Details are limited but PD officials tell CBS 4 that the department is providing extra patrol and they have stationed an officer at Walmart until further notice.

Check back for more as this story develops.

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Original:

WESLACO, Texas (KGBT) – Police are investigating after a Weslaco Walmart closed overnight due to a threat made via social media.

In a Facebook post, Weslaco police said they were currently investigating a threat made to a Walmart within the city.



“As a precautionary measure Walmart made a decision to shut down until further notice,” states the post.

Details are limited at this time but we will keep you up to date with the latest as more information becomes available.