Grenade Found at Scheidler Apartments

MUNCIE, IN -  Muncie police,the Delaware County Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad and other emergency responders were called to Scheidler Apartments after a training grenade (similar to these) was found in back of the courtyard Sunday afternoon.

According to bomb squad officers on the scene, it was an old training grenade that someone left laying in the back of the courtyard. They mentioned it had been there for awhile because it was rusted out.

This is from Scheidler management:

Residents of Scheidler Apartments-

Suspicious military equipment was found in the Scheidler Community this afternoon.  Emergency personnel, from the University, Muncie and Delaware County, were contacted and extra precautions were taken to ensure safety.  We are happy to report the equipment found was rendered a military device used for training.  We are thankful for the resident who brought this to our attention and encourage residents in the future to practice similar vigilance.

MFP member THM was able to get some photos and contributed to the report.

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