Police investigating imitation explosive device found in New Hamburg

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October 15, 2024 at 8:48 a.m.

Regional police say an imitated explosive device found in New Hamburg was only meant to cause concern. (WRPS - image credit)

Police are investigating what they determined to be an "imitated explosive device" found under a bridge in New Hamburg on Sunday.

Members of the public discovered the suspicious device near a pathway under the Nith River Bridge near Highway 7/8 at around 1:30 p.m.

A special response unit with the Waterloo Regional Police Service safely removed the device, determining it was meant to cause concern only.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 6399, or to call Crime Stoppers.

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