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West Bend store evacuates following possible grenade found in donation bin

The West Bend Police Department evacuated a store on River Road on Tuesday afternoon following a possible grenade that was found in a donation bin.

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WEST BEND — The West Bend Police Department evacuated a store on River Road on Tuesday afternoon following a possible grenade that was found in a donation bin.

According to the West Bend Police Department, some of the store's employees found what they believe was a grenade in a donation bin.

The Milwaukee County Bomb Squad was asked for assistance in the matter.

It is unclear at this time whether or not it was a confirmed grenade.

TMJ4 is working on getting more information on this matter.

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Grenade found in donation basket

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West Bend store evacuates following possible grenade found in donation bin

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