x
Breaking News
More () »

Hookah kit prompts bomb squad to be called to Lowe's in Rockdale County

They were called to investigate a suspicious package.

ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — A bomb squad was called to investigate a suspicious package at a Lowe's in Rockdale County on Monday.

According to Rockdale County Deputy Lee A. Thomas, the package was seen in the parking lot of the store located at 1901 Highway 138 in Conyers, Georgia. 

The DeKalb County bomb squad was called in to assist in the investigation. 

Authorities later determined the package to be a hookah kit inside of a lock box. The scene was cleared.

Stay updated! Download the new and improved 11Alive News app to receive breaking news notifications throughout the day! Sign up for the Speed Feed newsletter to get a curated email each day at noon! 

OTHER HEADLINES FROM 11ALIVE: WHERE ATLANTA SPEAKS 

 'Motivation' is in jail for sex trafficking; hear his warning to parents

Detective: Victims held at gunpoint, forced into sexual acts before fatal shooting

 15 apps parents should look out for on their kids' phones

Before You Leave, Check This Out