A suspected explosive device found in the trunk of a vehicle at Commack Hand Car Wash Wednesday morning turned out to be a fake, Suffolk County Police Inspector James Rhoads said with relief Wednesday.
Upon finding a Rubbermade box with an item taped with with wires and flares and a note addressed to the President of the United States, in the trunk of a vehicle that had been brought to the car wash, the business owner immediately called 911.
Police shut down Jericho Turnpike at Rt. 454 to investigate the package, which turned out to be a fake training device.
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"The owner of the place did the right thing. We'd rather them call us first and have it not be real than the other way around," Rhoads said.
Watch the video above to hear more from the inspector.
Jericho Turnpike is now reopen.
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