Update On “Geocache” Event That Took Place Monday

Manchester Police has spoken with the person who left the “Geocache” at the Jiffy Burger on Monday afternoon. In a Facebook statement late Monday night, police say this was a lack of communication apparently by more than one person. According to Police Chief Mark Yother, the City of Manchester Tourism committee and the local historical society were apparently contacted by the person who left the package about doing geocaching in Manchester at an earlier date. Because of a lack of communication the business owner was never told about this “Geocache” process that took place on Monday.
Police say these scenarios can, and have ended much worse, we are fortunate that this was not a device to harm anyone and everyone involved was able to return home to their families.
Fortunately the package was only a “Geocache” used in a game, similar to a scavenger hunt. The items were in a military ammunition container, placed against the natural gas line entering the Jiffy Burger.
The statement added that this was a terrible choice of container and location for a “Geocache”.
The event on Monday cost two businesses a large amount of money because that had to close for 4 hours. The state bomb squad was called to Manchester so several people have been asking if this would cost the City of Manchester and money? The answer is no. This is a service provided through the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
WMSR News is continuing to follow this story with more updates possible.