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TACOMA, Wash. - Tacoma police say a community member walked into headquarters with a live grenade, hoping to have it safely disposed of. Officers are urging the public to instead call 911 in cases like this.
The Tacoma Police Department shared the incident Thursday morning in a Facebook post that included a photo of the grenade.
Authorities said it was a World War II-era hand grenade.
"While the intentions were good, please don't bring grandpa's war souvenirs to the lobby," the TPD wrote on social media.
The TPD's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), along with assistance from the Army EOD, safely removed and neutralized the device.
Police said the right move would have been to just call 911.
"Old explosives may still be dangerous, even decades later," the TPD wrote. "Keep yourself and others safe – call us and let the pros handle it."
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Tacoma Police Department.
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