All clear at Arbor Place Mall after bomb threat prompts evacuation

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Arbor Place Mall has been evacuated due to a bomb threat, according to Douglasville Police. (Credit: FOX 5 Atlanta) 

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Douglasville Police Department have given the all clear after a bomb threat at Arbor Place Mall prompted an evacuation on Saturday evening. 

What we know:

A bomb threat has prompted an evacuation at the Arbor Place Mall, according to a Facebook post from the Douglasville Police Department. 

The department posted about the incident at 6 p.m. 

FOX 5 Atlanta Intern Sabrina Felix reported that she has seen both the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and the Douglasville Police Department responding to the incident. 

At 10:50 p.m., Douglasville police said that everything was safe, but the movie theater and the mall will remain closed for the night. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not yet detailed how the bomb threat was received, what specific language was used, or if a particular store inside the mall was targeted.

It remains unknown if investigators have found any suspicious packages or devices, or if the threat is believed to be a hoax.

Police have not stated if they have identified a suspect behind the threat or if anyone has been taken into custody.

It's unclear why the mall and movie theater will remain closed for the night.