Bomb Squad Clears Suspicious Device In Holden

HOLDEN (CBS) - The State Police Bomb squad responded to the Wachusett Regional Schools District offices on Main Street on Monday for a report of a suspicious device that appeared to be a pipe bomb.

However, the device was rendered safe after bomb techs were sure it was not a pipe bomb, according to the State Fire Marshal's office.

Authorities believe the device was made to look like a pipe bomb to cause fear and anxiety.

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