Bomb squad called to metro apartment complex

Oklahoma City Police Bomb squad investigated an anonymous tip of a suspicious device found at the Briar Glenn Apartments, authorities said.

Friday, August 29th 2008, 10:40 pm

By: News 9


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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Oklahoma City Police Bomb squad investigated an anonymous tip of a suspicious device found at the Briar Glenn Apartments, authorities said.

The police responded to the complex located at 6215 S Independence Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Friday.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a man sitting on the front porch. The man gave investigators permission to enter his apartment, authorities said.

According to investigators, a cylinder-like device was found and 20 apartments located near the device were evacuated.

Police have dispatched a robot that will be responsible for removing the device safely.

The man was taken into custody, but no arrests were made.

 

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