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Apparent 'WWII-style hand grenade' found inside garage in Findlay, police say

Findlay police responded to the found "WWII-style hand grenade" around 1:42 p.m. Monday in a garage on Kellybrooke Court. Lima Bomb Squad was called for disposal.

FINDLAY, Ohio — Lima Bomb Squad was called to a garage in Findlay to dispose of a found hand grenade Monday afternoon.

An officer responded to the report of a found grenade in the 2700 block of Kellybrooke Court at 1:42 p.m. Monday, according to a report from the Findlay Police Department.

The grenade reportedly may have been stored by someone's late relative and was located inside a garage. Police described the object as an apparent "WWII-style hand grenade."

The Lima Bomb Squad was contacted and able to safely collect and transport the grenade for a "safe detonation/disposal," Findlay police said.

No injuries were reported and the Findlay Police Department declared the case closed.

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