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| Thread ID: 90677 | 2008-06-12 10:25:00 | A suspicious looking bag. | Sweep (90) | PC World Chat |
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| 677800 | 2008-06-12 10:25:00 | "12 June 2008 A loud explosion has been heard around Bishopdale Mall in northwest of Christchurch. The mall was cordoned off by police after a man went into Westpac Bank in the mall demanding money at around 1.30pm. Police say he left a suspicious looking bag before leaving the bank. The bomb disposal squad and a Customs bomb dog unit are at the scene, where there is also a heavy police presence. Newstalk ZB host Ali Jones is outside the mall and says there has been a loud explosion, which may have been the bomb squad exploding the bag and its contents. Police say there have been no arrests and it is not yet known if money was taken from the bank." What is it about a bag that is suspicious may I ask? Can you believe this sort of news reporting? Original link:- home.nzcity.co.nz |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 677801 | 2008-06-12 10:34:00 | The bag had not shaved in a long time, had no ID, and refused to answer any questions. It was therefore deemed to be suspicious. Three trees and a cat were also detained. |
R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 677802 | 2008-06-12 10:39:00 | :lol: | jwil1 (65) | ||
| 677803 | 2008-06-12 10:55:00 | ha ha, sux to be sane in NZ | zqwerty (97) | ||
| 677804 | 2008-06-12 11:51:00 | The bag had not shaved in a long time, had no ID, and refused to answer any questions. It was therefore deemed to be suspicious. Three trees and a cat were also detained. :lol: They didn't even say whether it was a male or a female bag!! News reporting at it's finest. |
Marnie (4574) | ||
| 677805 | 2008-06-12 13:03:00 | My real point is that some people actually base their thinking on news reports which are short on facts and long in assumption. | Sweep (90) | ||
| 677806 | 2008-06-12 13:57:00 | It appears to be changed from a bag to a package but it is still suspicious. home.nzcity.co.nz What is it with news reporting? And why make news when at this stage I do not have any actual facts? I also suspect the reporters do not have any facts either which is is also suspicious in itself. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 677807 | 2008-06-12 21:07:00 | And why make news when at this stage I do not have any actual facts? I also suspect the reporters do not have any facts either which is is also suspicious in itself. Surely you recall the news reporters motto: Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.:groan: |
Roscoe (6288) | ||
| 677808 | 2008-06-12 22:38:00 | :lol: They didn't even say whether it was a male or a female bag!! News reporting at it's finest . Actually they aren't even sure whether the BADDIE was male, female, or transsexual, (if I remember correctly that this was the same incident) . The Press reports that the offender had "a very effeminate face" and there is some speculation about her/his gender . I think they are so puzzled about this that they haven't adequately concentrated upon the bag's gender . |
John H (8) | ||
| 677809 | 2008-06-12 23:52:00 | Police alert: New Zealand Police Alert 1:40pm 12 Jun 2008 Canterbury Location of incident: Bishopdale Christchurch Incident type: Bank Robbery Police have cordoned part of the Bishopdale Mall in Christchurch this afternoon after a male went into the Westpac bank demanding money around 1.30pm this afternoon. The male dropped a suspicious looking bag in the bank before leaving. The NZDF Bomb Disposal Squad and a Customs Bomb Dog unit are assisting Police at the scene. There have been no arrests at this time in relation to this incident and it is not yet known if any money was taken. There is no further information available at this time. Police will issue a further release when information becomes available. Issued By: Inspector Michael Coulter And an update: New Zealand Police Alert 1:40pm 12 Jun 2008 Canterbury Location of incident: Bishopdale Christchurch Incident type: Bank Robbery Police cordoned part of the Bishopdale Mall in Christchurch this afternoon after a male went into the Westpac bank and presented a note demanding money around 1.40pm. The male dropped a suspicious looking bag in the bank before leaving with a small amount of cash. The NZDF Bomb Disposal Squad and a Customs Bomb Dog unit assisted Police at the scene. A risk assessment was carried out and a decision was made to detonate the bag. There were no explosives contained in the bag There have been no arrests at this time in relation to this incident. The offender is described as a male Caucasian in his early thirties. No further information is available at this time. Further media enquiries can be made with Papanui Police tomorrow. 03 3741700 |
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