Grenade found by police in Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ (WABC) -- Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a grenade that was found in an open field.

Police say the grenade was found on Saturday at about 11 p.m. in an area cleared for new construction in Lakewood.

The bomb squad responded and determined that the grenade was inert. Police removed the grenade and destroyed it.

It's unclear whether the grenade was dumped at the site or dug up by excavating equipment.