MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Police in Menasha are investigating an explosion that took place in a residential neighborhood.
Officers say an explosive device was placed under a motorcycle in front of a residence on the 500 block of Fifth Street late Monday night.
Community Liaison Officer John Wallschlaeger says they received multiple calls.
“When officers arrived, they saw all the debris that was laying in the roadway and front yard and saw this motorcycle that was damaged.
The Outagamie/Brown County Bomb Squad was called in since it was noticed that the explosion did not come from the gas tank.
Investigators confirmed that a device was used.
“We do not believe that this was a random act, we believe that it was a targeted incident.
It is still not known exactly what the device was and why it was placed under the bike.
Anyone with information is asked to call Menasha Police at (920) 967-3500.
