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Smurf Doll Used to Conceal Explosive Device in Angola

By Scott Sarvay

Credit: Angola Police Department

Smurf Doll Used to Conceal Explosive Device in Angola

December 3, 2012 Updated Dec 3, 2012 at 7:23 PM EDT

Angola, Ind. (www.incnow.tv) - Investigators are trying to figure out why someone placed an explosive device into a Smurf doll and blew it up Sunday evening.

A resident in the area reported that the blast occurred about 7 p.m. in the 200 block of Henry Street.

No injuries were reported but debris from the explosion along with stuffing from the doll was found littered the block.

Indiana State Police are assisting with the investigation. No arrests have been made.

According to WLKI, the Angola Fire Department is trying to determine the type of chemicals used in creating the explosive.

If you know any information about the explosion or witnessed any sort of suspicious active leading to the explosion, please call the Angola Police at 665-2121.



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