FBI Seeks van, possible bomb in mall?

WBZ AM 1030 Radio News ^ | 11/02.01 | WBZ News reporter

[BansheeBill]

Just reported on the 10 PM WBZ radio news broadcast:

FBI is seeking a rental type Ryder Van that was stopped trying to enter the parking garage at the Cambridge Mass Galleria mall at about 7 PM. When the back doors of the van were opened by security personnel, there were 6, 55 gallon drums duct taped to the vans walls along with gas type cans also taped to the walls.

The van then sped off. The FBI is asking for anyone seeing the van with possible license plate of 4789H7 to contact Police or the FBI.

[Mitchell]

I'm listening to the ScanBoston scanner, the Real Audio link some people have posted. I assume it's the Boston PD.

[AmericanGurl]

I didn't hear the license # yet. They definately stopped a yellow Ryder truck and chased the driver on foot. Driver hit a few parked cars. Sorry, that's all I know right now.

[Mitchell]

I don't think they know yet whether it's the right van. I've heard no confirmation. As far as I know, it's just a van in the right area.

[ganesha]

Why don't you put the sirens on and wake some people up. Nice thing to say at 2:45 A.M.

[imjustme]

I think they have been talking about the smoke in the building. Something said why don't they turn on the sirens to wake up people to see if they heard anything. huh??
I didn't understand that part.

[Mitchell]

What did I say?

[Mitchell]

Sorry -- I guess they must have said that on the scanner. I didn't hear it though. Are you listening to Boston too? I have what seems to be a good connection.

[ganesha]

I was referring to what the cops were saying, not you.

[Collier]

Where'd you all go?

[ganesha]

Yes I am listening to Boston.

[Mitchell]

Yes, sorry for misunderstanding. (I'm typing too fast, trying to keep up with things.)

[BigBillLee]

Don't rush to conclusions- It could just be the IRA doing its shopping after the latest Boston fund raiser.

[imjustme]

I'm here wondering how long it takes to open the back truck doors.
Or did they switch channels??
Is the mercedes connected with the Ryder? Does anyone know?
Thanks:)

[AmericanGurl]

Well, you guys/gals are on your own. I'm off to bed.

[Theresa]

"I'm off to bed."

Same here. Nite all.

[Collier]

you can't go to bed, you're the one with the scanner!!!!

[Mitchell]

I looked up the 156 Prince St. address on a map of Boston. It's right by the Charlestown Bridge, and very close to the Callahan tunnel that goes to Logan Airport. This is near downtown Boston, right across from Cambridge, so it's close to many other things too.

Here's a map, if my link works:

[AmericanGurl]

Okay, a few more minutes. They said something about switching to Channel 2

[Collier]

Thank you, thank you. I guess they're not talking anymore?

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I just went to google to see a picture of the USS Cole"

Thank you for posting this.
as a tin can sailor myself, the USS Cole tragedy has always stuck me deep.