Police: Suitcase left on Patchogue street had fake grenade
Suffolk County Police 5th precinct officers take away evidence from the scene on Main St. and South Ocean Ave. The bomb squad determined that the contents were dummy grenades. (April 17, 2010) Credit: Photo by David Rubin
A suspicious piece of luggage that prompted police to evacuate a street in Patchogue was found to contain a fake metal grenade, Suffolk County police said Saturday.
The suitcase was found about 12:30 p.m. on East Main Street. Police said the package had contents "that looked suspicious" and businesses were evacuated as a precaution for at least four hours.
Police X-rayed the suitcase and found the grenade was fake, officials said.
