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Kansas thrift store evacuated after cannonball found

DAV Thrift Store in Salina-google image
DAV Thrift Store in Salina-google image

SALINE COUNTY – Police and fire crews were called to the DAV Thrift store, 901 West Crawford in Salina on Monday after someone found an old, eight pound cannonball.

Just after 1:30 p.m., the building was evacuated until officers investigated and the Fort Riley bomb disposal squad arrived to take it away, according to Police Captain Mike Sweeney

The cannonball was discovered by employees in a box of miscellaneous items donated to the store.

There were no injuries reported.

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