A suspicious device found at the Salvation Army north of downtown San Jose has been deemed non-explosive, according to the police department.
The device was found in the 700 block of West Taylor Street and prompted evacuations, police said.
A street closure also was in place, and police asked the public to avoid the area.
Via Twitter, police confirmed there was no threat to public safety.
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"We must respond to and treat all suspicious items as a threat until deemed otherwise," police said. "We appreciate your patience."
