Allentown police closed off a Center City block Thursday afternoon following the report that a possible wanted person was seen there, according to a news release from the department.

Police were called about 1:10 p.m. to the 100 block of South Eighth Street, between Walnut and Union streets.

“Upon arrival, precautionary measures were taken while the incident was investigated,” Capt. Christopher Diehl said in the release.

The department via social media announced the block’s closure, before saying about 4:30 p.m. it had been reopened.

“The Allentown Police Department detained the wanted person and the investigation was resolved,” Diehl stated in the subsequent news release. “There is no immediate threat or danger to the public at this time.”

Police did not immediately identify the wanted person or release further details.

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