Possible hand grenade found in donation box in Camden

CAMDEN, N.J. - July 2, 2013

Authorities say it sure looked like one.

It happened at the Camden Rescue Mission on South Broadway.

They evacuated the building and blocked off the road from Jackson to Van Hook, as officers investigated.

The road was back open by 11:00 p.m.

Camden County Police disposed of the device and are determining whether the apparent grenade was capable of exploding.

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