Watch: Suspicious package near Jewish synagogue in Brooklyn declared safe

The suspicious package reported near a Jewish synagogue in Brooklyn has been investigated by the police officials and declared safe. The bomb squad of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) was present on the scene to respond to the reports. Police was called around 8 a.m. to Glenwood Road in Flatbush.

According to the sources, a brown box was found outside Congregation B'nai Jacob of Flatbush, an Orthodox Jewish synagogue.

(Flatbush, Brooklyn) Suspicious Package Investigation — Multiple specialized teams, including the Bomb Squad, are on scene near E 32nd St & Glenwood Rd. Following here: https://t.co/JZUD3rOQq5 #CitizenAppNYC pic.twitter.com/5mBJEo27sh

— Citizen NYC (@CitizenApp_NYC) August 21, 2019

Further details are awaited.

This is a developing story.