Possible bomb found in Michigan City home during remodeling project

MICHIGAN CITY | Authorities on Tuesday still were investigating the discovery of a possible bomb by a Michigan City man remodeling his home.

It could wind up being a federal case depending on the outcome of the ongoing probe, said Lt. Chris Eckert, of the Porter County Sheriff's Department bomb squad.

"It depends on what the investigation reveals," Eckert said.

Just before 1 p.m. Monday, officers were called to the 700 block of Warnke Road.

Ronald Burian said he was tearing out the ceiling when he found a backpack, and inside the backpack was a device that looked like a bomb, according to Michigan City police.

The object consisted of a carbon dioxide canister with two aerosol cans duct taped to it.

A green wick also was coming out of the carbon dioxide canister, police said.

Police said a funnel containing a black powder residue was located near the device in the attic.

The bomb was carried out of the home and placed on the driveway, where the Porter County Bomb Squad retrieved it.

Eckert said whether the device is an actual bomb still is being looked into.

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Possible bomb found in Michigan City home during remodeling project