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Officer's responded to the park located near 400 East Kilgore Road at approximately 2 p.m.

(Mark Bugnaski)

KALAMAZOO, MI - Members of the Kalamazoo Bomb Squad have determined that a suspicious bag found in Kalamazoo's Milham Park contained no explosives.

Officers responded to the park located near 400 East Kilgore Road at approximately 2 p.m. after a citizen reported that they observed a male subject set down a bag near playground equipment in the park, and then leave the park.

The caller believed that the bag had been left at the location intentionally, however further investigation revealed that it contained only snacks and children's items, according to release issued by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.

The bag was located by officers on their arrival and attempts were made to locate a possible owner, but were unsuccessful. Due to the suspicious nature of the bag the Kalamazoo Bomb Squad was requested to investigate.

It is believed the bag was left accidentally by an unknown person who was utilizing the park. The bag was taken as found property by officers and taken to public safety headquarters where it can be claimed by its owner.

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