Crime & Safety
Explosive Bottle Thrown at Trolley in La Mesa
La Mesa police found a explosive device at trolley station.
A bottle bomb exploded at the Spring Street Trolley Station, said La Mesa police.
Officers responded to a report around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3.
Police reviewed a surveillance video and saw someone throw the bottle at the trolley, minutes later the bottled bursted and exploded.
A disfigured 16 ounce plastic bottle was found filled with unknown gases and chemicals.
The trolley was not damaged and no one was injured. The suspect(s) were not found or identified.
For any information, please call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-
1400 or Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line at (888) 580-TIPS.
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