Hollywood bank investigated after mysterious chemicals were found taped to front doors

CBS News Los Angeles

Investigators found no sign of explosives after mysterious chemicals were found taped to the front doors of a bank in Hollywood, authorities confirmed.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, resources with their department and the Los Angeles Police Department were deployed to 1600 N Vine Street, which houses a Wells Fargo bank, at about 8:45 a.m. Monday. 

The LAPD said a pair of one-gallon containers was taped to the doors, and investigators were unsure of what liquid was inside. No medical complaints were reported, authorities said.

After several hours, the LAPD and LAFD announced that no signs of explosives were found in the vicinity. The scene was cleared by 12:40 p.m.

The LAFD said the liquid was a resin or polymer. All affected businesses were reopened.

No additional details were immediately made available. It's not yet clear who taped the containers to the doors.

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