Caller makes bomb threat at Kemah Walmart; other threats reported across Galveston County, chief says

Kemah Walmart bomb threat latest in Galveston County string

A bomb threat at the Walmart in Kemah is said to be the last threat recently reported at stores across Galveston County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to the Kemah police chief.

KEMAH, Texas - Authorities were called to a Walmart in Kemah after a caller allegedly claimed to have planted bombs in the store. The Kemah police chief says other threats in Galveston County are being investigated.

Kemah Walmart bomb threat

What we know:

A bomb threat was reported Sunday afternoon at the Walmart on FM 518 and Highway 146.

Kemah Police Chief Raymond Garvey tells FOX 26 that a call came in at about 4:15 p.m. Sunday from someone with a gadget to disguise their voice.

The caller allegedly stated that he planted three bombs inside the Walmart and threatened to detonate them in about 30 minutes if his $10,000 ransom wasn't met.

Kemah Police confirmed the Walmart was evacuated and a bomb detection K9 was called. Authorities later shared that the Walmart had been deemed safe.

Big picture view:

Chief Garvey tells FOX 26 that other bomb threats have been reported within the last few days across Galveston County. He says his department will contact investigators over the other threats to see if they're connected.

What we don't know:

There is no information available about the caller of the Kemah bomb threat.

League City bomb hoaxes

The League City Police Department confirmed a series of hoax bomb threats over the weekend at a Kroger on W. League City Parkway, Elite Care on the S. Gulf Freeway and VCA Animal Hospital on the S. Gulf Freeway.

Police say officers responded to each business and determined the calls to be hoaxes. No explosives were found.

What they're saying:

"These incidents remain under active investigation by LCPD’s Criminal Investigation Division. The department is also aware of similar hoax threats occurring in neighboring communities.

LCPD remains firmly committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of everyone in League City. The department extends its appreciation to the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance on scene," the police department said.

What you can do:

Anyone with information can contact the League City Police Department at (281)332-2566.