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# Update: Suspicious package was smoke alarm, police say
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/04/29/community/suspicious-package-closes-north-berkeley-intersection/
- Published: 2026-04-29T20:59:55.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-29T22:45:53.000Z
- Description: Police reopened the roadway at about 3:30 p.m.
- Author: Emilie Raguso
- Tags: Community, Downtown, BPD, #articles, Breaking news

Police closed the 1700 block of Shattuck Avenue in [North Berkeley](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/topic/north-berkeley/) on Wednesday to investigate a "suspicious suitcase" making beeping noises, authorities report.

Police initially got the report about the suitcase behind some bushes on Shattuck Avenue near Virginia Street at about 12:10 p.m.

"Officers have closed off the street for vehicle and pedestrian traffic" until Explosive Ordnance Disposal team members "can evaluate the object," BPD said just after 1:30 p.m.

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Police have closed a Berkeley block for a suspicious package, April 29, 2026\. [**Ariel Nava Photo*](https://x.com/arielnavaphoto?ref=berkeleyscanner.com)

Stay tuned for updates.

**Update, 3:33 p.m.** Police reopened Shattuck Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. after determining that the beeping suitcase was due to a smoke alarm.

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