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Police haven't confirmed whether the two bombs found in Kamloops are related, but it hasn't been ruled out yet.

Kamloops RCMP were called to a second suspicious package in Aberdeen on Tuesday night, July 4, one day after another was found less than a kilometre away. They closed a part of the 2100 block of Sifton Avenue until a bomb squad could examine and dispose of the package.

“Considering the similarities present, it’s not unreasonable to suggest these incidents could be related,” Cpl. Crystal Evelyn, detachment spokesperson, said in a news release. “The investigation is ongoing which includes examining if these incidents are indeed connected, and establishing any motive that may be involved.”

The first pipe bomb was found on the 900 block of Greystone Crescent on July 3 and confirmed to be an explosive by the next day. Part of the road was closed until the bomb was disposed of, but no one was evacuated in either case.

“In both of these occurrences, the suspicious packages were reported to police quickly and they were safely removed without any injuries occurring to the general public, but the risk was certainly present and is being treated very seriously,” Evelyn said. “If you see something that looks out of place near your house or while you’re walking, please reach out to police for further investigation, especially considering these recent reports.”

Multiple units, including a forensic team, are investigating both pipe bombs, including whether or not they are connected. They are also collecting video footage from the area.

“Please take a few minutes to sift through security or dash cam footage captured over the last few days to see if anything appears that could be related, even if it seemed irrelevant at the time," Evelyn said.

Anyone with information can contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.

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