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Boston Police Investigate Phone Threats to 2 Gay Bars

Police are investigating threatening phone calls made two bars in Boston that cater to a largely gay clientele.

The calls came in at about the same time on consecutive nights.

A police spokesman said the first call was answered by an employee at dbar at about 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Another call targeted the Alley Bar at about the same time Saturday night.

Boston Police Commissioner William Gross told the Boston Herald that his department doesn't "take any threats lightly."

He says everybody should be able to enjoy a night out peacefully.

Police said Monday night that the threats were generic and not directed toward the gay community. The case remains under investigation.

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