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Posted: Sun 10:49 AM, Sep 04, 2011

Reporter: CBS Email

Updated: Sun 11:59 AM, Sep 04, 2011

Bomb Scare on Las Vegas Flight

Las Vegas 9-4-11

Frightening moments for passengers on board Spirit Flight 245 Saturday.

The pilot was forced to return back to Mccarren International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada mid-flight because of a bomb threat.

The plane was in route to Los Angeles, California.

The plane landed safely at the airport and all passengers were evacuated.

Ground crew conducted a thorough search and no bombs were found.

The suspect who made the threat is now in police custody.

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