OK. Found the thread.
I'm responding to this post because of the FBI's Internet Tip Line.
I won't stay long as in a few minutes I'll be going food shopping at my local A&P. What this has got to do with the ITL, you ask? Well, a lot or maybe nothing. It's a long story that begun the summer of 2001 - a mere 2 months prior to 9-11. I'll try to be as brief as I possibly can. Here it goes...
In the summer of 2001 I met at the local A&P a Moroccan, whom I spoke to on many occassions. Basically all this guy spoke of was of Islam taking over America, the burning of American churchs, Islamic Chechen/Russian heros (terrorists?), the Palestinian/Israeli issue, etc. It was very clear to me at that time that this guy was/is an anti-American anti-Christian. I have no doubt in my mind that this guy is anti-American, none. What I'm not sure of is whether he's involved with Islamists. I have no proof of that. Remember this happened 2-3 months before 9-11.
A month or two after 9-11 this guy no longer worked at the A&P.
A couple of months ago he returned to work at the same job, I asked him where he had been. He told me he had been on disability. Now when I try to engage him to talk about the same issues we talked about 2 1/2 years ago, including 9-11, the Iraq war and terrorism in general he goes mum and gets upsets.
I'm making this whole encounter as brief as possible for lack of time. Two other pieces of info: 1)told me he's sending his son to Bari (Italy) as, in his words, "It's dangerous for him to be here in America." This man is in his late 40's. I've never asked him about his son's age. 2)He now wears a wrist camera. He showed it to me and saw myself in the tiny screen. Why is he wearing a wrist camera?
Lately (last 2-3 day trips to the store) I haven't seen him. I'll log off now and go to the store, but at this time he won't be there as he has a day shift.
If I meet him again, I'll try to engage him to talk and will report here.
In the meantime, I'm not sure whether to report him or not. I did call the police already in late 2001 for an abandoned knapsack with a note attached to it in the lobby of my building. The police came and thanked me. They said I did the right thing. The building super told me the knapsack contained baby's clothing. The note was addressed to a person not living in the building. The super did not know the person on the note, neither did I. It was only after asking the super about the knapsack and whether she knew the name of the person on it that prompted me to call the police.
My dilemma now whether I should inform the FBI, or wait, speak to the guy a few more times - if I ever see him again- and decide wether the info I gather, if any, is worthy of a call.
See you all later tonight and thanks for all the info.
"My dilemma now whether I should inform the FBI, or wait, speak to the guy a few more times - if I ever see him again- and decide wether the info I gather, if any, is worthy of a call. "
Police work is better left to the pros - it's too dangerous fo amateurs.
err on the side of physical safety - that is what we pay taxes for.
and then .....
"Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark
was designed by amateurs. The Titanic was
designed by professionals." - R. Buckminister Fuller
That's what bothers me... I don't know anyone that wears a wrist camera...odd piece of equipment. How much does he make at the A&P? Enough to buy a fancy luxury item like that? Wonder where he bought it? Not something you see around alot..
Did you happen to see what kind of watch camera? Looks like Casio has one for around $250.
Also, if you report it, TPTB could check his passport to see if he's really been out on injured reserve, or if he's been in a terrorist training camp. ;-)
Talk to folks who work there and see if they know where he is first.
If they don't.....call the FBI.
REPORT IT
http://www.fbi.gov
http://www.dhs.gov
http://www.rewardsforjustice.net
What city/state do you live in?