Shoppers have been evacuated from a busy shopping centre in Sydney’s west amid speculation a “live bomb” has been discovered in a car park.
Officers were called to the Auburn Central shopping centre, about 20 kilometres west of the city’s CBD, around midday on Wednesday.
A man claimed that a “live bomb” had been discovered in the parking lot of an X-rated stand.
Others said the center was “packed” with officers and alarm bells were ringing.
NSW Police have confirmed a police operation was underway in the car park of a shopping centre on Wales Lane in Auburn.
“Officers from Auburn Police Area Command, along with specialist officers, are in attendance,” police said in a statement.
‘An evacuation of the shopping centre is underway.
‘Queen Street, Vales Lane, Auburn Road, Harrow Road and Mary Street are closed and the public is advised to avoid the area.
Shoppers were evacuated from the Auburn Central mall on Wednesday (pictured)
Members of the Public Order Riot Squad were seen responding to the incident in Auburn.
‘There is no further information available at this time.’
Members of the Public Order and Riot Police also attended the shopping centre.
A large group of people wearing reflective vests gathered in front of the entrance to the shopping centre as the police operation took place.
More to come.