Bomb scare evacuates courthouse in Milwaukee

Officers with the City of Milwaukee Police Department look over a van parked in front of the United States Federal Building and Courthouse in Milwaukee on Thursday. The van was left in front of the courthouse by a 32-year-old man who was arrested after running into the federal courthouse and making threats. (Staff photo by Kevin Harnack)

Police are still investigating a bomb scare that temporarily shut down the federal courthouse in downtown Milwaukee.

According to reports, a 32-year-old man was arrested Thursday after he threatened security officers at the federal courthouse and said he had a bomb.

The Milwaukee Police bomb unit is examining his van, which he parked in front of the courthouse, according to reports.

Three blocks surrounding the courthouse and the Quarles & Brady building at 411 E. Wisconsin Ave. for a time were blocked off by police.

Police tape has since been taken down.