Suspicious bag found in Harrison Twp. deemed not a threat, road reopens

The Dayton bomb squad, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department investigated what appears to be a suspicious, backpack at 6054 North Dixie Dr. in Harrison Township Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The road with shirt down for a short period of time. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF

The Dayton bomb squad, and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department investigated what appears to be a suspicious, backpack at 6054 North Dixie Dr. in Harrison Township Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The road with shirt down for a short period of time. MARSHALL GORBY \STAFF

Investigators determined a suspicious bag found in Harrison Twp. Wednesday morning was not a threat and have reopened North Dixie Drive.

The Dayton Bomb Squad was requested after a suspicious bag with wires and other items inside was reported in the 6000 block of North Dixie Drive, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.

A business owner reported the bag was to the side of the building’s front doors, according to dispatch records. It was a tool bag with fuse boards, wires, batteries and other items.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office closed North Dixie Drive is closed between Gipsy and Republic drives during the investigation.

We are working to learn more and will continue to update this story as information is received.

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