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Investigating a call for a "possible hazardous device" in Parkville Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore County police found no explosives.Mobile users tap here to watch videoPolice said they were called just after noon Tuesday to the 3100 block of Texas Avenue, where bomb squad technicians were sent in to a house to investigate. Police said the police investigation began when a concerned resident contacted police with specific details of possible hazardous devices inside the house.No one was inside the home during the search.Authorities had asked people on Texas Avenue, Parktowne and Acton roads between Harford Road and Wilson Avenue to shelter in place during the investigation.According to the Baltimore County police and fire department Twitter feed, officials said the "shelter in place is for the safety of the community" and was a "precautionary measure."Shortly before 3 p.m., police said the scene was cleared and the "shelter in place" directive was lifted, saying no explosive devices were discovered."I tried to get down my street and everything was blocked. I circled around every street, it was in lockdown," said Charles Wilkinson, a resident.Tuesday afternoon, Baltimore County police were still questioning a man who lived in the house that drew all the attention but they have declared the property safe and reopened the streets."There were no hazardous devices found. We are speaking with a person in reference to the incident and hope to have further information later tonight," Baltimore County police Cpl. John Wachter said. "Someone gave us information about a possible hazardous device and we went on with the bomb squad and very thoroughly checked the house. They did not find a hazardous device."Officials said via Twitter that students that live in the area of Texas Avenue and ride the bus were taken to Parkville Middle School and that per Baltimore County Public Schools, parents should contact their school principal for information about bus transportation in the area affected by police activity.No injuries have been reported as police continue to investigate.Officials said they will release further information as it becomes available.Stay with WBALTV.com and 11 News for more on this developing story.WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team lead investigative reporter Jayne Miller contributed to this report10047516