Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputies and West Milwaukee Police at Walmart

UPDATE: All clear was given at the Walmart.

UPDATE 10:30 AM: Walmart employees are being allowed back into the parking lot, but not into the store.

ORIGINAL: There is a large police presence at the Walmart in West Milwaukee near Miller Park Way on Greenfield.

According to officers on scene, the store was evacuated after a bomb threat was called in shortly before 9:00 AM on Thursday.

Police are sweeping the store and parking lot. 

The parking lot is currently empty except for West Milwaukee Police and a Milwaukee County Sheriff's squad car. 

Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is providing assistance with K9 units.

CBS 58 has reached out to West Milwaukee Police for a comment. 

Stay tuned to CBS 58 for more information. 

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