What was reported by a passerby as a grenade sitting near a bus bench turned out to be benign, authorities said Thursday morning.
The object near the bench on the south side of Arrow Highway east of Lyman Avenue was an airsoft device, said Sgt. Louie Serrano of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson/Explosives unit arrived around 9 a.m. and examined the object, which resembled a grenade.
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- A deputy with the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station removes crime scene tape to open westbound traffic on Arrow Highway. Photo by Aaron Castrejon.
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- Sgt. Louie Serrano of the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station watches deputies open up traffic on westbound Arrow Highway July 9. Photo by Aaron Castrejon.
Glendora Police officers evacuated a few businesses in a strip mall north of Arrow Highway west of Greer Street, while houses near the object were also evacuated as a precaution until the object was examined, Serrano said.
The Arson/Explosives K9 unit was also summoned to assist, Serrano said.
Arrow Highway was reopened after 9 a.m.
