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Hollowed-out grenade found in donation bin at Goodwill, Mesa AZ

Weapons

Reported: 08/30/2025 11:25 AM (PDT)

Near E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203

A hollowed-out grenade was discovered inside a donation bin at a Goodwill store in Mesa, leading to evacuation of the building and police response.

Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District

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Transcript:

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And it's going to be referenced a hollowed-out grenade that they found in the donation bin at the Goodwill.

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Okay.

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Mr. Baker, 46, Paul, and 3? Mr.

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Baker 46, Paul, I know you're more than 15 minutes out.

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If you could start for 646[1], 1,900 East University at the Goodwill.

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They're advising they found a hollowed-out grenade in the donation bin.

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They will be evacuating the building.

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Everybody's going to be standing by in the Garcia's parking lot.

Police codes explained

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[1]

646: Weapons (Explosives/Ordnance)

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Near E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203

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