Posted on 05/01/2010 9:09:39 PM PDT by Steelfish
Times Square Is Evacuated in Bomb Scare
The scene at Times Square on Saturday night after police found a suspicious package inside a Pathfinder on West 45th Street.
RAY RIVERA and KARIN HENRY May 1, 2010
A bomb in Times Square led to the evacuation of thousands of tourists and theatergoers from the area on a warm and busy Saturday evening, the police said. There was no explosion.
“It appears to be a car bomb left in a Pathfinder between Seventh and Eighth,” said Deputy Commissioner Paul J. Browne, the Police Department’s chief spokesman. The device, he said, contained “explosive elements” that included “propane tanks, some kind of powder, gasoline and a timing device.”
“This is very much an active investigation,” he said.
The device was discovered by a mounted police officer who saw a box with smoke pouring from it in the back of the Pathfinder, Mr. Browne said. The officer called for backup, and the Fire Department and bomb squad.
The Pathfinder’s back window was broken out, Mr. Browne said, and the police sent in a “robotic device” to “observe it.”
Police began evacuating Times Square, starting with businesses along Seventh Avenue, including a Foot Locker store and a McDonald’s restaurant.
The license plates on the Nissan were registered to a Ford, the police said.
A New York City firefighter who told Reuters he arrived early on the scene said that the vehicle was smoking and that he saw “a flash” from the back of the it. “We put two and two together” and the evacuation was ordered, he said. Broadway was closed between at least 43rd and 46th Streets, and the police also appeared to be closing off part of Eighth Avenue.
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The device, he said, contained “explosive elements” that included “propane tanks, some kind of powder, gasoline and a timing device.” Hmmm ... sounds like something out of the old Anarchist's Cookbook, that has also likely been adapted into the Al Queda Terrorism Handbook. Simple to make and put together; if paid for in cash, relatively hard to trace as all components can be purchased OTC and not tracked. A similar device also failed to detonate in the "Columbine High School massacre" in 1999:
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Photo:
http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/U.S./050210_tsbombergrab_doomsday_604x341.jpg
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/05/03/nypd-examine-video-seek-suspect-bomb-attempt/
(AP)
Updated May 03, 2010
“NYPD Examine Video, Seek Possible Bomb Suspect”
Associated Press
NEW YORK —
SNIPPET: “A large amount of fertilizer rigged with wires and fireworks was found with the bomb, but police said it was not the ammonium nitrate grade that can explode.”
SNIPPET: “The homemade bomb was made largely with ordinary items, including three barbecue grill-size propane tanks, two 5-gallon gasoline containers, store-bought fireworks and cheap alarm clocks attached to wires.”
Thanks Doogle.
I wish the photos could be larger, but I appreciate you finding these.
...the bigger clearer photos will be released soon I’m sure
More photos here:
http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2010/05/03/alg_surveillance-times-sq.jpg
http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2010/05/03/amd_surveillance-times-sq_1.jpg
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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/05/03/2010-05-03_untitled__2bomb03m.html
“NYPD hunting suspect caught on security cameras who fled from Times Square car bomb scene”
BY ALISON GENDAR, ROCCO PARASCANDOLA AND HELEN KENNEDY
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Monday, May 3rd 2010, 4:00 AM
SNIPPET: “Inside the SUV, cops found dozens of M-88 firecrackers, three tanks of BBQ-style propane, two red plastic jugs of gasoline and a metal locker densely packed with eight supermarket bags of fertilizer.
The whole thing was wired to two cheap yellow old-fashioned travel alarm clocks set to work in tandem - one blowing up the propane tanks and the other exploding the contents of the locker.”
SNIPPET: “Preliminary signs suggested “that this was not part of any plot by Al Qaeda or another known terrorist organization,” said Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.).
He said the feds picked up no overseas “chatter” before Saturday night’s attempted attack.”
SNIPPET: “Cops were looking into a possible link to threats made against Comedy Central after it aired a “South Park” cartoon lampooning censorship by showing the Prophet Muhammed hidden inside a bear suit, sources told the Daily News.”
SNIPPET: “The stolen license plate came back to a different car that was being repaired at Kramer’s Used Auto Parts in Stratford, Conn.”
..the lead (SUV heading towards to right) is the one./...TSQ is crowded eh?
Yes, quite crowded.
first VID of SUV just as emergency people arrive
Thanks for the video Doogle.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/napolitano_bomb_not_part_of_larger_khVzdCNbtJ9v0HeWvxH1sM
Photo gallery:
LONG WAR JOURNAL.org: "Exclusive: Tapes Show Hakeemullah Mehsud Is Alive and Threatens Attacks In The US" by Bill Roggio (SNIPPET: "Hakeemullah used much of the audio and video tapes to warn the US that his followers have been dispatched to the US to carry out strikes in the major cites and "states." "The time is very near when our fedayeen will attack the American states in their major cities," Hakeemullah said. "And Inshallah (god willing) we will give extremely painful blows to the fanatic America." "Inshallah very soon in some days or a month's time, the Muslim ummah will see the fruits of most successful attacks of our fedayeen in USA."") (May 2, 2010, 9:13 pm)
Note: Video included.
1:22 AM
“Bomb Probe Continues As NYPD Releases Video Of Possible Suspect”
By: NY1 News
SNIPPET: “Anyone with information about the Times Square car bomb is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS, by texting TIP577 to CRIMES, or by going to NYPDCrimeStoppers.com.”
SNIPPET: “”Although a Taliban bomb maker has claimed on the Internet that the car bomb was placed in Times Square to avenge the death of mujahideen fighters, we have no evidence to support this claim,” Kelly said.”
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/times-square-car-bomber-police-release-video-suspect/story?id=10534834
“Times Square Bomb: U.S. Officials Finding Foreign Links to New York Bomb Plot
Investigation Pointing to Coordinated Effort in Foiled Times Square Attack”
117 comments By RICHARD ESPOSITO, PIERRE THOMAS and BRIAN ROSS
May 3, 2010
SNIPPET: “U.S. law enforcement officials say there is growing evidence the Times Square bomber had ties to radical elements overseas and did not act alone.
One senior official said there are several individuals believed to be connected with the bombing and that at least one of them is a Pakistani-American.”
SNIPPET: “The Washington Post, quoting Obama Administration sources, said the attempted bombing “increasingly appears to have been coordinated by several people in a plot with international links.”
Other law enforcement officials said the investigation was closing in on the driver of the vehicle and an unknown number of others connected to him.”
SNIPPET: “Officials told ABC News Senior Justice correspondent Pierre Thomas that the Connecticut owner of the vehicle told them he had sold the Nissan SUV last month in an unrecorded sale to an “Arabic or Latino looking man” in his 20’s or 30’s, for a few hundred dollars in cash.”
SNIPPET: “The license plate on the car was apparently stolen from an auto repair shop outside Bridgeport, Connecticut, according to law enforcement officials.
The authorities told ABC News that the previous owner provided a description of the man who bought the car, and told investigators the vehicle was sold for several hundred dollars in cash, with no written records identifying the purchaser.
The license plate found on the Pathfinder also came from Connecticut, #98CY09, according to photographs of the vehicle.
Authorities tell ABC News that the plate came from a vehicle that was in a repair shop near Bridgeport, Connecticut.”
“JUST IN: ‘Person Of Interest’ Identified In Failed Times Square Bombing”
May 3, 2010
SNIPPET: “ABC News is reporting that the FBI tonight has identified a “person of interest” in the Times Square bombing attempt.
According to ABC News reports there is growing evidence the bomber did not act alone and had ties to radical elements overseas.
One senior official said there are several individuals believed to be connected with the bombing and that at least one of them is a Pakistani-American.
Officials declined to provide the specifics that led them to believe there were overseas links to a larger plot.”
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/05/03/officials-reportedly-foreign-plot-times-square-car-bomb/
Updated May 03, 2010
“American Who Recently Visited Pakistan Eyed in Times Square Bomb Plot”
FOXNews.com
SNIPPET: “Federal authorities have identified person of interest in Saturday night’s car bomb attempt in New York City’s Times Square, Fox News confirms.
The person is a naturalized American citizen who was in Pakistan for several months and returned to the United States recently, though the person’s identity has not been made public.”
SNIPPET: “Police, meanwhile, have interviewed the registered owner of the bomb-laden sports-utility vehicle but say he is not a suspect. CBS News reports that the man told investigators he recently sold the vehicle on Craigslist for $1,300 to someone who looked “Middle Eastern” or “Hispanic.” The buyer reportedly paid in $100 bills.”
ADDING to post no. 53:
Video:
http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seekinfo/suspect040310.wmv
Seeking Information Poster:
http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/alert/timessquare.htm
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Quote:
http://newyork.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel10/nyfo050310.htm
For Immediate Release
May 3, 2010 FBI New York
Contact: Richard Kolko, (212) 384-2715
Contact: Jim Margolin, (212) 384-2720
FBI New York’s JTTF Seeking Information in Attempted Times Square Bombing
The New York FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) seeks to identify a person who may be in a position to assist with the ongoing investigation of the attempted Times Square bombing on May 1, 2010. The FBI’s JTTF in New York, along with the NYPD, responded to Times Square in response to a suspicious vehicle and device. Numerous FBI offices have been tasked with leads to assist with the investigation and every lead will be followed. The FBI’s JTTF in New York is operating a fully staffed Joint Operations Center (JOC) 24 hours a day to address this situation.
The individual pictured above (center of photo, red shirt, black bag) is described as a white male. He may be able to assist the FBI with information pertaining to this investigation.
FBI JTTF personnel at the command post
Photo Credit: Matt Coleman, FBI
“The investigation into this case continues. The JOC is operating 24/7 with agents, detectives, analysts, and SDNY attorneys. Evidence has been sent to the FBI Lab for analysis. Anyone who believes they may have additional information that could assist in this investigation, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, submit a tip on www.fbi.gov or call the NYPD at 1-800-577-TIPS,” said Special Agent Richard Kolko.
- View poster with video clip of unknown individual.
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www.revolutionmuslim.com/2010/05/hakeemullah-mehsud-is-alive-well-and.html
Hakeemullah Mehsud is Alive Well and Delivering News About U.S. Attack”
To Our Amir, We love you and pray for your redemption. May Allah (swt) protect you and make you Salahuddin and give you many lives like our beautiful brothers Abu Umar and Abu Musaab, Amin!!! It is so good to see your lovely noor! pleasing to the eye! Allahu Akbar!”
(May 3, 2010)
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/05/03/police-probe-south-park-link-times-square-bomb-plot/
Updated May 03, 2010
“Police Won’t Rule Out ‘South Park’ Link in Times Square Bomb Attempt”
By Joshua Rhett Miller
- FOXNews.com
SNIPPET: “Authorities have not ruled out a link between Saturday’s failed Times Square bombing and a New York Islamic group that warned the creators of “South Park” that they face retaliation for lampooning the Prophet Muhammad.”
SNIPPET: “Younus Abdullah Muhammed, who runs the website RevolutionMuslim.com, told the New York Daily News he was in Times Square when the bomb-packed SUV was found, but he said he was not involved in the failed terror attack.
“What do you think, I commanded somebody to blow up a building in the middle of Times Square?” Muhammed told the newspaper.
“It had nothing to do with the ‘South Park’ controversy. It was not an attack targeting Viacom,” he said. He could not be reached for further comment early Monday.
RevolutionMuslim.com posted a warning following the 200th episode of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s “South Park,” which included a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad disguised in a bear suit.
Zachary Adam Chesser, the author of the original post on RevolutionMuslim.com, declined comment when reached by FoxNews.com on Monday. Chesser, who now goes by Abu Talhah al-Amrikee, warned...”
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