Device found at Kitchener gas station deemed not dangerous

Waterloo Regional Police were called to a Kitchener gas station on Tuesday for what turned out to be a false alarm.

They said an employee discovered a “suspicious” object on one of the pumps, located near King Street East and Sportsworld Crossing Road.

“Officers attended the scene and, as a precaution, evacuated the business and surrounding area,” a media release said. “Gas pumps were shut down using the emergency shutoff, and the Kitchener Fire Department was placed on standby due to the nature of the location.”

Police also consulted their Explosives Disposal Unit to determine if the object was dangerous.

It was then determined to pose no safety risk.

“Investigators found no evidence to suggest the item was placed with malicious intent or to cause public alarm,” the media release explained. “There are no ongoing concerns for public safety related to this incident.”