AHWATUKEE, AZ — Phoenix police are investigating after an unknown substance was found at multiple locations in Ahwatukee Tuesday morning.
Hazardous materials crews were first called to investigate a substance that was found at a Dignity Health location near 44th Street and Chandler Boulevard.
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Crews shut down Chandler Boulevard in both directions from 44th to 36th streets. Phoenix Fire Department says the area is shut down out of an abundance of caution.
A nearby retail area near 50th Street and Ray Road was also blocked off around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday with a large law enforcement presence that appeared to be related to the Dignity Health scene.
At least one other scene in the area is also under investigation. ABC15 crews saw one of the investigations near 36th Street and Chandler Boulevard.
ABC15 has reached out to Phoenix police for more details, but they have not released any information.
There are no injuries and no threat to the public at this time, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
Stay with ABC15 for updates on this developing story.
