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Police: Pipe bomb, chemicals found in Staten Island man's home

Police: Pipe bomb, chemicals found in home of Staten Island man
Police: Pipe bomb, chemicals found in home of Staten Island man 00:30

NEW YORK -- CBS2 has learned police discovered what appeared to be a pipe bomb at a suspect's home on Staten Island.

The bomb squad was called to the scene after a report of an explosive device Wednesday night. 

The situation started at around 7 p.m. when police said a woman told them she was held against her will and raped inside a bus on Central Avenue in Saint George. 

When officers arrived, police said they found a pipe bomb and chemicals before calling the bomb squad. 

A suspect was taken into custody. 

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