The Seattle Police Department's North Precinct was temporarily evacuated on August 10 after a suspicious package was delivered to the North Precinct office via a US Postal Service Mail Carrier.

The package was a legal size, white padded envelope. The envelope did not have a return address and was stamped “Special delivery from Santa” with eight postage stamps affixed across the top.

The North Precinct Duty Officer intercepted the package and immediately notified SPD communications and North Precinct Commanders.

Out of an abundance of caution, the precinct was evacuated and surrounding streets cordoned off.

The Arson and Bomb unit responded to the scene. The package was x-rayed deemed harmless.

The North Precinct reopened for routine business.