Thursday, February 23, 2017

HAZMAT Team Called to 10 Coolidge Street

2/23/17

At 4:34 p.m. the Auburn Fire Rescue Department along with the Auburn Police Department were called to 10 Coolidge Street for a suspicious envelope.  The resident of the home opened the envelope finding an unknown white powder inside of it.     


The State HAZMAT Team was requested to further investigate the powder.  Upon the conclusion of the HAZMAT Team's investigation the powder did not pose a threat or hazard to the homeowner or community.  The powder will be sent to the state lab for further testing.    


Auburn Police are investigating the incident.  No injuries were reported and no one was transported by ambulance to the hospital. 


Pictures for the media.








Contact


Asst. Chief Glenn Johnson
508-832-7800
gjohnson@town.auburn.ma.us