The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office investigated what appeared to be a pipe bomb in Sterling, Va., Friday afternoon.
A 12-inch pipe with caps on each end was found on Manning Square near Church and Magnolia roads.
Sheriff's deputies evacuated homes in the area.
The evacuations were lifted about 5 p.m. when the device was taken to the range at Dulles International Airport for disposal.Follow NBC Washington to get the latest news, events and entertainment anytime, anywhere: on air, online, and on Facebook // Twitter
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