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CITRUS HEIGHTS-
Citrus Heights Police shut down an Auburn Boulevard shopping complex for a time to investigate a reported suspicious package.
The complex is near the Sylvan Middle School parking lot and was shut down around 3:30 p.m.
By 4:50 p.m., the scene was reportedly cleared. An explosive ordinance disposal team took over the investigation and took the suspicious item with them.
Later, police reported that someone had dropped off a hand grenade at a donation center in the area.
Investigation found that the item was in fact a pineapple grenade that was attached to a military-style rifle launcher. The EOD team wrapped the grenade in a blanket and took it to a secure location.
Cecilio Padilla contributed to this report.
