The Sacramento Police Department have blocked off streets around the Fort Sutter post office at 1618 Alhambra Blvd while they investigate a suspicious package left outside.

According to Sacramento Police Department spokesman, Sgt. Norm Leong, people inside the post office and the surrounding areas have been told to remain inside.

The post office employees notified the Sacramento Fire Department of the package at 1:13 p.m., Capt. Jim Doucette told The Sacramento Press. Leong said the fire department notified the police department at 1:17 p.m.

The police and fire crews are currently waiting for the Explosive Ordinance Disposal to arrive on scene to evaluate the package.

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