Goodwill Augusta Evacuated After Suspicious Box Discovered in Donated Items

The Goodwill store on Senator Way in Augusta was evacuated today, Feb. 11, after a suspicious box was discovered. The item was included in donated goods.

The bomb squad was called in and the store was temporarily closed.

From the Augusta Police Department:

On 02-11-25, the Augusta Police Department responded to Goodwill for a report of a suspicious box. A box containing possible military grenades and/or mortars was discovered amongst the donated items. There were no threats communicated, nor any information to lead police to believe there was any ill intent by the person who dropped off the box. Goodwill staff met with the Augusta Police Officers and decided to evacuate the store. Maine State Police Bomb Team responded immediately and secured the items. The store was temporarily closed but has re-opened per request of the on-scene Goodwill
staff.

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