Earlier this afternoon Ashburton Police received a report of a suspicious item resembling unexploded ordnance, at a residential property in Elizabeth Street, Allentown.
Police have cordoned the area and evacuated nearby properties, and advise members of the public to avoid the area while the incident is resolved.
New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have been notified and are en route. Further updates will be provided when available.
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