COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is investigating after a suspicious package was found in the area of North Academy Boulevard, near the intersection of Flintridge Drive.

The Falcon Division of CSPD confirmed to FOX21 News that officers responded to the 4700 block of N. Academy Blvd. after a call was received shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 regarding the suspicious package.

The bomb squad was also responding to the scene to investigate, CSPD said. The public is urged to avoid the area while law enforcement investigates the package.

FOX21 has a crew on the way to the scene and will update this article when more information becomes available.