False Burglary Report Causes Needless Commotion in Leavenworth

A popular Leavenworth watering hole was not, in fact, burglarized on Monday afternoon.

Chief Ryan Moody of the Chelan County Sheriff's Office has the details.

Shortly after 1:30 p.m., deputies were alerted to an armed burglary in progress at the Loft Bar & Grill. The caller said that three gun-toting men, all dressed in black, had descended on the Loft and were trying to crack a safe.

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The devious caller claimed to be monitoring the burglars in real time on a smartphone security app.

Before long the entire block was cordoned off. But upon entering entering the Loft, deputies realized they had been duped. There was no indication whatsoever of a burglary.

Over a half-dozen law enforcement personnel responded to the hoax call, which is under investigation.