Wichita Police confirm the backpack just had pipes and wire in it.

They say there is no cause for further concern.

Traffic in the area should be back to normal soon.

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Eyewitnesses on scene say they saw a gray backpack outside the Patrol South substation for hours.

They told police about it and several police cars showed up in the area, the eyewitnesses said.

The eyewitnesses say they saw an officer open the backpack and then back up.

Eyewitness News is continuing to gather information about this suspicious package. We'll bring you any updates as we get them.

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Our news partners at KFDI report Wichita Police are working to determine if a package left outside a police substation is harmless.

KFDI reports a suspicious package was discovered just before 3 p.m. at Pawnee and Broadway, near the Patrol South substation.

The intersection has been shut down while the Explosives Ordnance Team investigates, KFDI reported.

Officers were asked to check other police substations to make sure no other packages were found.

Police are asking drivers to avoid the area while they investigate.