After investigation, KCK police say device found in stolen car is not explosive
After an investigation, Kansas City, Kansas, police said a device found in a stolen car in the 2100 block of North 82nd Street is not thought to be a dangerous explosive.
Police were investigating the device after it was discovered about 2:30 p.m. Monday. Officers shut down traffic in the area while they worked to determine how to make the item safe.
About 3:30 p.m., police issued an update saying they did not think the device was dangerous. The Twitter account of Police Chief Terry Zeigler announced that the device was a “small commercial firework only.”
“No danger to public,” he added.
Police said they removed the item and disposed of it safely.
This story was originally published April 8, 2019 at 3:28 PM.
Glenn E. Rice
The Kansas City Star