The Bellevue Police Department's (BPD) bomb squad dedicated more than three hours to inspecting a suspicious vehicle parked in the Crossroads Mall parking lot. The investigation commenced on Tuesday morning and was ultimately called off around 4:15 p.m. At 3:45 p.m., the bomb squad was conducting its final checks on the Honda Civic with switched plates, as reported by the police. No explosives were discovered, but officers informed KIRO Newsradio that a couple of nondescript items were taken for X-ray examination.

Person of Interest and Call to Action

The Bellevue Police Department reported that a person of interest might be associated with the vehicle. Anyone who spots this person, Robert Frost from Colorado Springs, CO, is asked to contact BPD or 911. The department is keen to have a conversation with him regarding the suspicious vehicle that led to the bomb squad's response.

Details of the Incident

When officers arrived at the scene on Tuesday morning, the car had run out of gas. However, they noticed recording devices mounted both inside and outside the vehicle. Additionally, some concerning notes were found in the front dash, which led them to call in the bomb squad. There were several cell phones left inside, and one of the hand-written notes read, "For Bill Gates. This is everything I had and still wasn't enough. Goodbye world!!" This note played a significant role in triggering the bomb squad's response.Most of the stores east of the mall were closed, including Dick's Drive-In, Planet Fitness, and the Edgeworks climbing gym. However, the Crossroads Mall and its food court remained open. The area directly around the suspicious vehicle was cordoned off.Robots were also deployed to analyze the vehicle. Videos of the robots checking the car were taken by KIRO Newsradio reporter @HeySamCampbell. This added another layer to the investigation as the robots carefully examined every aspect of the vehicle.The incident caused quite a stir, with reporters being asked to move back at different times. Initially, as the car was being assessed, reporters were moved back. Later, when there was a fear that the suspicious car could blow once prodded by robots, reporters were moved back once again.This entire situation highlights the importance of the Bellevue Police Department's prompt response and the various measures taken to ensure public safety. The details of this incident provide valuable insights into the work of the bomb squad and the precautions taken in such situations.