The Provo Police Department is investigating a bomb threat at the Utah County administration building and Historic Courthouse located at 100 E. Center St.

A post on the Utah County Government Facebook page late Tuesday morning stated that the alleged threat has forced evacuations of employees and patrons inside the building as authorities were on the scene investigating.

Initial details from the Provo Police Department were limited Tuesday morning, but spokesperson Janna-Lee Holland confirmed the Metro Bomb Squad is responding to the scene and conducting a sweep of the building.

“We are asking the public to avoid the area if possible,” Holland said in an email.

The Daily Herald will update this story as more information becomes available.