A “grenade” found at an East Harlem subway station Friday morning prompted an NYPD Bomb Squad investigation and shut down service during rush hour — though it turned out to just be plastic, police sources said.
The device — initially believed to be a real grenade — was discovered on the southbound No. 4 train tracks at Lexington Avenue and 125th Street around 8:45 a.m. Friday, the sources said.
As the Bomb Squad and Emergency Service Unit investigated, service for the Nos. 4 and 6 trains was halted between Manhattan and the Bronx in both directions.
The object, initially believed to be a real grenade, was discovered around 8:45 a.m. and snarled subway service. Citizen App
The NYPD’s Bomb Squad and Emergency Service Unit responded. Citizen App
The scare halted subway service for three lines Friday morning. Dennis A. ClarkNo. 5 train service was suspended on the east side of Manhattan.
By around 10 a.m., the device was found to be a harmless piece of plastic, sources said.
The MTA also confirmed that service had been restored.
