A bomb threat interrupted business at a local bank for about an hour late this afternoon.

Captain Andy Jackson of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said Citizens Community Bank on Highway 125 received the call shortly before 4:15.

Police evacuated employees and a few customers who were inside the business.

Lieutenant Andy Bryant said a search of the building and grounds revealed nothing out of the ordinary. He said EMS and fire stood by.

Jackson said investigation continues to determine the origin of the call.