Police tape that had been used to cordon off the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Bourke Street Mall was taken down just before 1.30pm, with pedestrians allowed back into the mall.

The bomb squad arrives at Bourke Street Mall to investigate a suspicious package. Credit:Joe Armao

It's believed a small package wrapped in gaffer tape was found between some flowers as they were being removed from the tribute by volunteers.



Priya Devi said she was shopping inside H&M when she was told to evacuate the area.

"I just wanted to know what it was, because the area was completely empty," she said. "Considering what happened here two weeks ago, it was really concerning."