White House on Lockdown over ‘Unattended Package’ (UPDATED)

The White House has been placed on lockdown over an unattended package, multiple reports say, and members of the press have been instructed to remain in the press area for the time being.

DEVELOPING: White House placed on lockdown; cause not yet known; reporters being told to stay in press area – @marykbruce

— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) July 17, 2014

BREAKING: White House in lockdown. Reporters are being told to stay in the press area.

— Rebecca Jarvis (@RebeccaJarvis) July 17, 2014

White House on lock down due to "unattended package" by the fence line of the North Lawn h/t @jonkarl

— Rebecca Jarvis (@RebeccaJarvis) July 17, 2014

The Secret Service is currently investigating the package.

Update- 4:25 pm: CBS’ Mark Knoller reports the lockdown is now over.

Security lockdown at WH over. All clear given.

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) July 17, 2014

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