Suspicious device located, Atherton

Police are investigating the location of a suspicious device at Atherton.

At about 10am this morning, police received information of a suspicious device on an ATM in Main Street.

At 10.55am, police declared an emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act 1986 and evacuated nearby businesses.

The declaration encompasses the area bordered by Main, Jack, Vernon and Mabel streets.

Vehicular and pedestrian traffic has been diverted.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.