There was an arrest Wednesday morning after a suspicious powder was found inside a Manhattan hotel room. A staff member was rushed to the hospital and the hotel had to be evacuated. elijahwestbrook has the latest.
However, further tests showed no hazardous material was found, leading police to believe it was likely a false positive.
"It was under abundance of caution that we cleared the floor of the hotel while investigating the scene," McCarthy said. The Park Hyatt Hotel released a statement on Wednesday that said, in part,"The safety and well-being of our guests and colleagues remains a top priority. We are working closely with local authorities on their ongoing investigation."The hotel eventually returned to normal operations and authorities said there is no active threat to the public.
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