WW2 bomblet found on walking path in Oshawa

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Durham Regional Police say no injuries were reported after a World War II era explosive device was found on a walking path in Oshawa earlier this week.

At around 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 15, police responded to a call about a suspicious package on a foot path in the area of Gibb Street and Centre Street South.

“Police received reports that an unidentified package with wiring and warning labels was located on the walking path,” police said in a news release issued Friday.

“A perimeter was set up and all pedestrians were evacuated from the immediate area.”

The tactical support explosive disposal unit was called in and discovered what appeared to be a “military ordinance.”

A Department of National Defence specialist later attended the scene and confirmed that it was a World War II era bomblet.

“DND officials with the assistance of DRPS removed the ordinance, which was transported to a Canadian Forces military base to be rendered safe,” the release continued.

Police say they are continuing to investigate how the explosive device ended up on the walking path and officers are asking anyone with cellphone, dash cam, or surveillance footage from the area to contact the central east division criminal investigations branch at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1705.