Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office Safety Alert

This explosive device was found between the front seats of a stolen SUV in Cole County.  The vehicle was burned south of Jefferson City on Nov. 12, 2007.  The vehicle had been used in an attempt to steal two different ATM’s in Jefferson City.

This explosive device was found between the front seats of a stolen SUV in Cole County.  The vehicle was burned south of Jefferson City on Nov. 12, 2007.  The vehicle had been used in an attempt to steal two different ATM’s in Jefferson City.

The device was constructed two propane cylinders and a small CO2 cylinder filled with BB’s and what appeared to be “Pyrodex” powder.  The remains of a partially burned fuse were recovered from inside the cylinder.  The device was rendered safe by the Highway Patrol Explosives Unit.