Members of the Wilmington Fire Department were conducting a routine safety check Monday at Madeline's Restaurant at 6th and North Dupont Street, when they found items in the basement that appeared suspicious.
The fire officials notified Wilmington Police, and the bomb squad was dispatched to the scene. The area was declared a crime scene as crews began their investigation late Monday afternoon.
The streets around the restaurant were blocked off and traffic was being restricted in the area as the investigation continued late Monday night.
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