Northern Colorado Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Package in Berthoud
The Northern Colorado Bomb Squad was called this week regarding a suspicious package that was dropped off by the Berthoud Fire Protection District building.
The Northern Colorado Bomb Squad has unfortunately been busy lately. Earlier this month, a pipe bomb threat shut down Highway 34 near 257.
The bomb squad was called again this week due to a suspicious package.
Threat in Berthoud
On March 25, portions of Weld Avenue in Berthoud were closed for two hours.
Additionally, law enforcement asked both visitors and employees of the Berthoud Library to stay inside the building until they knew what the situation was.
Here is what happened.
What Was Inside the Package in Northern Colorado
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office released a statement regarding the suspicious package that was left in Berthoud.
The sheriff's office reported suspicious markings and decided to call the Northern Colorado Bomb Squad to investigate.
After a two-hour investigation, they concluded that the coast was clear.
Inside the package was a pressure cooker, hazardous chemicals, and other typical items that be found inside of a home.
About the Package Dropped Off in Berthoud
The 78-year-old woman who dropped off the package thought she was doing the right thing. The woman dropped off the hazardous materials at the Berthoud Fire Protection District building. However, it was the wrong place.
If you have hazardous waste, you can drop it off at the Larimer County Recycling Center in Fort Collins.
Take a look at the statement from the Larimer County Sheriff's Office below.
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