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Suspicious Device Found In Parking Lot

ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Arvada investigated a suspicious device found in a parking lot in the shopping complex near 52nd and Wadsworth. It was detonated about an hour later.

Police rushed to the area before 4 p.m. Wednesday.

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Copter4 flew over the parking lot in Arvada (credit: CBS)

The device was found on the east side of the parking lot.

It is unclear why the device was considered suspicious.

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The shopping center was evacuated.

Copter4 flew over the scene where a large section had been cordoned off with crime scene tape. Several officers, police vehicles and fire engines were on the premises.

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Copter4 flew over the parking lot in Arvada (credit: CBS)

Authorities detonated the device. It is unclear whether it was dangerous.

Police have not said whether they are searching for anyone in connection with the device.

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