San Francisco police Officer Carlos Manfredi initially said the object in question appeared to be "some kind of device." The 100 block of Duboce was ordered to shelter in place.
The bomb squad arrived on scene at 8 p.m. and rendered the device safe. Streets around the area are expected to reopen shortly.
#SFPD Bomb Squad has rendered the device safe. The device was determined to be benign & non-hazardous. Shelter in place has been lifted. #SF
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) October 21, 2016
#SFPD Suspicious Device Located Near the 100 Block of Duboce Ave. Shelter in Place on the 100 Block of Duboce Ave. Avoid the Area. #SF pic.twitter.com/b83j5CjI12
— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) October 21, 2016