Hāwera street cordoned off after suspicious item found at Taranaki property

The evacuation followed an item of concern being located in Hāwera. Photo / File

A suspicious item has sparked road closures and evacuations in a Taranaki town this afternoon.

Police said they are in attendance at an address in Quin Crescent, Hāwera after an “item of concern” was found at a property.

Police confirmed residents were evacuated after they were called to the incident around 2.10pm.

Police said the cordons have since been stood down, and residents can return home.

Cordons are in place at the Rimu St and Clement St intersection, and at the Rod Syme Place and Rata St intersection.

Police said the New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have been advised.

Members of the public who were evacuated were advised to head to TSB Hub, Camberwell Rd, for shelter and a place to rest.

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