Taupo bomb alert: Updated

A police officer outside the Taupo Courthouse shortly after staff were evacuated after 10am today.

Police are wanting to find the man who made a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of the Taupo District Court.

The threat was made by a man via a telephone call at 10.20am today, police said.

The court house, police station and museum was evacuated and road cordons were put in place.

There were no residential evacuations required.

Police searched the building but nothing of concern was found. The cordons were lifted at 12.30pm.

Enquiries are ongoing to try to establish the identity of the person who made the threat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Taupo Police on (07) 378 6060. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.