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Bomb squad called to investigate object found in Beavercreek neighborhood

Beavercreek Police

BEAVERCREEK — A bomb squad was called to investigate an object found in a Beavercreek neighborhood Friday afternoon.

Police were called to respond to the area of Coy Drive and Shakertown Road, according to initial emergency scanner traffic.

News Center 7 crews reported seeing the Dayton Bomb Squad on the scene.

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A resident in the area told News Center 7 that crews were digging up ground to lay cable when they found a possible explosive device.

Police on scene said an X-Ray machine was used to determine the object was not active and it was deemed to not be a threat.

We have reached out to Beavercreek police for more information and will continue updating this story as we learn more.

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