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Bomb Arson Unit Investigates 'Grenade-Like Object' In South Shore

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago Police Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating after a "grenade-like object" was found in a building undergoing renovations in the South Shore neighborhood.

Someone called police at 8:45 a.m. to report the suspicious object, which was found while rehabbing a building, according to police.

The Bomb and Arson Unit has responded, and found the device was not active.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2016. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

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