PHOENIX – A man who wanted to get rid of what he thought might be an explosive device caused a bomb scare Thursday afternoon in Phoenix, authorities said.

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The man brought the device to the Papago Park Military Reservation near 56th Street and McDowell Road around 3:45 p.m., according to the Phoenix Police Department.

A police bomb squad was deployed to the Arizona National Guard facility, and the surrounding area was evacuated as a precaution.

How was bomb scare at Phoenix military facility resolved?

Following an investigation, authorities determined the man didn’t threaten anyone or have criminal intent.

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