Updated Wednesday:
Riley County Police indicated officers recovered a pyrotechnic mortar or firework. It reportedly was disposed of properly and was not a danger.
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The Manhattan Fire Department and Hazmat units responded to a report of a suspicious package at around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon behind a residence on Bertrand Street near the intersection of Manhattan Avenue.
People were asked to avoid the area while authorities investigated.
We will have more information from the Manhattan Fire Department on this incident as it becomes available.