Suspicious package found on Merced College campus not an explosive, officials say

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Officials confirm the suspicious device at Merced College Monday was not an explosive.

Merced College President Chris Vitelli says a student found the device in the parking lots near the back of the campus.

No one was hurt and the campus was closed as a precautionary measure.

The Merced Police Bomb Squad responded to the incident.

Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday.