Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Campus Graffitti Bomb Threat

This was in my inbox today:

University of Cincinnati Police are investigating a threat communicated
by graffiti found in the men's restroom of the Center Court dining area
of the Campus Recreation Center.

The written message threatened that a bomb would detonate in the area on
the afternoon of Thursday, May 22.

Following investigation and consultation with other law enforcement
agencies, UC Police do not believe the threat is credible.

In order to be absolutely certain of the safety of the university
community, police will conduct several precautionary searches, including
a thorough sweep of the Campus Recreation Center from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
on Thursday, May 22. The Center will be evacuated at that time.

If you have any information concerning this situation, please contact UC
Police at 556-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 352-3040. The UC Police also
have a "tip" line to receive information about criminal activity. That
number is 556-COPS (2677).


Are they sure that someone is not planning on taking a big dump? Considering the context and placement of this graffitti along with the second meaning of the phrase, "Dropped the Bomb" as "took/taking a huge shit", I think they might be overlooking something here. Nevertheless, it's always great to take precautions. I hope they remember to get a glade plug-in, or a can of airfreshener...

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