A police operation is underway after hundreds of shoppers were evacuated from a shopping centre in Sydney’s east.
Shoppers looking to buy their last-minute Christmas gifts were evacuated from Eastgate Bondi Junction at about 11am on Monday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and blocked off Spring Street, with reports a suspicious package was left outside the exit of the Coles checkouts.
Police did not confirm the reason for the evacuation, but told Daily Mail Australia the operation was a ‘precaution’.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area, with diversions already in place to redirect local traffic.
Hundreds of shoppers were evacuated from Eastgate Bondi Junction following reports of a suspicious package
Police told Daily Mail Australia the operation was a ‘precaution’
Eastgate Bondi Junction thanked shoppers for their patience and understanding before announcing the shopping centre had reopened to the public.
‘We are OPEN! After a brief evacuation earlier this morning, we’re thrilled to welcome you back to enjoy your Christmas shopping at Eastgate Bondi Junction,’ it wrote on Facebook.
‘We’re committed to ensuring the wellbeing of our community, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this short closure.
‘Thank you for your patience and understanding!’
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