abbyPD1Some businesses on Alexander Ave in Chilliwack were evacuated Tuesday morning after something resembling a pipe bomb was found in a dumpster behind Ken’s Tire and Wheel. There were 3 pipes with wicks taped together, and a 4th pipe was seen under a parked car nearby. RCMP quickly cordoned off the area and evacuated tenants of neighboring buildings, while the bomb disposal unit came and removed the items. City councillor Ken Popove, who owns Ken’s Tire and Wheel, says police told him that 2 of the pipes were “live”. For their part, RCMP say the items were “suspicious” and they’re still investigating.

Police remind everyone who witnesses anything they believe to be suspicious in nature to contact the Chilliwack RCMP at 604-792-4611 or, should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).