A weekend afternoon at Egger Bog Pond in Lakeville took a hard turn into crime-scene territory on Saturday, after a PVC pipe bomb was spotted at the water’s edge and state bomb technicians were rushed to the scene.
Massachusetts State Police bomb technicians examined the device along the shoreline, confirmed it was a PVC pipe bomb, rendered it safe and removed it, while Lakeville detectives began working the neighborhood for clues and asking nearby residents to check their cameras.
According to WBSM, Lakeville police were alerted at about 12:38 p.m. on May 16, when someone reported finding what looked like an explosive device near the pond off Highland Road. Officers secured the area, then called in the State Police Bomb Squad to examine and remove the item.
State Bomb Squad Confirms PVC Pipe Bomb
The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded and, per reporting, determined the object was a PVC pipe bomb before making it safe on site. WHDH reports that the squad ultimately disposed of the device.
The State Police Bomb Squad supplies municipalities with specialized technicians and robotic equipment to handle suspected explosives, according to the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad description.
Lakeville Police Ask Neighbors to Check Cameras
Lakeville detectives have opened an active investigation and are asking anyone who might have seen or recorded something to come forward. As reported by Boston 25, investigators have not announced any arrests or released suspect descriptions.
Residents in the Highland Road area with trail cameras, home surveillance systems or dashcams were urged to review their footage and share anything that looks remotely related with police. Tips can be sent to Detective Robert Schiffer at [email protected] or by calling the Detective Division at (508) 947-4422.
What To Do If You Spot Something Suspicious
Officials used the scare as a reminder that if you stumble across something that looks like an explosive device, you treat it like one. Do not touch or move it, clear people from the immediate area and call 911 so trained specialists can take over.
Per guidance from CISA, preserving the scene and avoiding radio or cell phone use close to a suspected device can lower the risk of accidental detonation and help investigators piece together what happened. Local authorities echoed that advice and stressed that potential explosives are not a do-it-yourself situation.
While incidents like Saturday’s are rare, they underline why small towns pull in state teams whenever explosives are involved. The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad provides 24-hour regional support and specialized resources to local departments, according to the state description. Lakeville police said they plan to release more information as the investigation moves forward.
