UPDATE: County bomb squad detonates suspicious package behind Elkhart CVS, no explosives found
UPDATE: While investigating the briefcase, Bomb Squad technicians also observed a suspicious backpack inside a locked, fenced area near the north side of the building.
Out of an abundance of caution, technicians investigated the backpack as well. No explosive devices were found, only clothes.
UPDATE: ABC57 crew on scene were informed by the Elkhart Police Department that an x-ray was done on the briefcase.
EPD states they were able to open the briefcase, and no explosives were found inside.
Just before 3 p.m., the bomb squad detonated the package. EPD says they used a pan disruptor to explode the briefcase
Police say a CVS employee called EPD at 12:07 p.m. about a suspicious briefcase outside and police arrived at 12:40 p.m.
Offices arrived and made the decision to call bomb squad.
Police added during the course of the investigation a second suspicious bag was found near the area, which was determined to have clothes inside.
Police and the bomb squad began leaving the scene around 3:25 p.m. CVS reopened for business shortly after.
Contents of briefcase
ORIGINAL STORY: ELKHART, Ind. -- The Elkhart County Bomb Squad is responding to a report out of Elkhart.
Elkhart police officials say a suspicious package was found at a CVS on 3600 Cassopolis Street; city police were initially dispatched.
The store is evacuated and will remain closed as the investigation continues.
