Police tape off section of Campbelltown Mall after suspicious package located

Shoppers at a complex in Sydney’s southwest have been disrupted on one of the busiest days of the year after a suspicious package was located in the carpark.

Police tape off Campbelltown mall carpark to investigate potential bomb threat. Picture: Daniel Cope

Shoppers at a complex in Sydney’s southwest have been disrupted on one of the busiest days of the year after a suspicious package was located in the carpark.

Specialist NSW Police including the rescue and bomb disposal and rescue dog teams launched an investigation at Campbelltown Mall about midday on Boxing Day, after a suspicious package was handed over to security.

Specialist police forces arrived around midday to investigate a suspicious package handed in to mall security. Picture: Daniel Cope

The incident took place in the ground level carpark near Petstock, with officers closing the nearby entrance to the mall and part of the carpark; redirecting shoppers to use alternative entryways.

NSW Ambulance paramedics were also at the scene on standby, but no injuries were reported.

NSW Ambulance paramedics were also on standby during the police investigation. Picture: Daniel Cope

A NSW Police spokeswoman said the item had been identified as an e-bike battery during their preliminary investigations, and police have wound down their presence since completing their sweep through the area.

Campbelltown Mall has returned to business as usual.