3 League City businesses targeted in hoax bomb scare

LEAGUE CITY, Texas – The League City Police Department is investigating a string of hoax bomb threats reported at three local businesses over the past 48 hours.

The threats were reported at Kroger located at 1920 W. League City Parkway, Elite Care located at 2530 S. Gulf Freeway, and VCA Animal Hospital located at 1108 S. Gulf Freeway.

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Officers responded to each location, and authorities confirmed that all threats were hoaxes. No explosive devices were found.

The incidents remain under active investigation by LCPD’s Criminal Investigation Division. Police say they are also aware of similar hoax threats occurring in neighboring communities.

LCPD stressed their commitment to the safety and well-being of everyone in League City and thanked the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office for assisting on scene.

This comes after the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office and the Kemah Police Department responded to a fake bomb threat at the Walmart in Kemah on Sunday.

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Authorities are urging anyone with information related to these cases to contact the League City Police Department at 281-332-2566.