Breaking: Suspicious Males Allegedly Sought In Subway!

According to the police and emergency responder scanners, there's a search for two men with wires around their neck! At West 42nd Street and Broadway, "LOOKING FOR 2 MIDDLE EASTERN WITH GREEN & BLUE WIRES ARROUND THEIR NECK, K9 ASSISTING."

And another, also at West 42nd and Broadway (but in the transit system): "LEVEL 1 MOBILIZATION CALLED REGARDING THE 2 SUSPICIOUS MALES LAST SEEN HEADING TOWARDS UNION SQUARE. 1 MALE IS APPROX 5' 7" 35-40 Y/O WEARING A NAVY BLUE SWEATER W/ GREEN AND BLUE WIRES AROUND HIS NECK POSSIBLY LINKING TO A DEVICE UNDER THE SWEATER. 2ND MALE IS AROUND 25 Y/O SLIM BUILD WEARING A BROWN SHIRT AND BROWN SHOES."

On Monday, two "suspicious" Middle Eastern males were removed from a United flight (one had disobeyed the flight crew's order not to use the bathroom before takeoff) but that was a false alarm. And NYC is on edge, what with the alleged terror plot.

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By Jen Chung in News on September 30, 2009 10:30 AM

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jm1975

This was by far the worst post on Gothamist. Sensational headline, and then no follow-up?

doo

So... nothing came of it, I guess?

Kojak

I'd like to report that on the train, the bum next to me farted.

I didn't call in SWAT or anything I just got up and walked to the end of the car.

valeriob

I still see a lot of extra uniformed cops in times square.

An lots of horse poop.

WesleySnipesAlot

Sooo update? Anyone? Bueller?

rlb14

Reporting things off a scanner when it is just a suspicion seems a bit hasty. Especially when, as you already report, people are on edge.

It is not as if Gothamist is a breaking news site. Maybe wait until some actual facts are known before raising everyone's hysteria.

kittyblanchette

So what is the update? There's no news of this anywhere else. Was this a hoax or for real? Seems irresponsible to make a post like this with no follow up.

HisGirl

Exactly, i agree. I already called my Dad as he takes the subway to and from Union Square daily. Call it jumping to conclusions, but nowadays you can't be too careful.

jibbly

FWIW, the MTA subway alerts email I received this morning:

9:32AM Coney Island-bound N & Q trains running local 34th St- Canal. Due to police investigation at 14th St. Visit www.mta.info for details.

9:47AM N & Q train service has resumed with residual delays.

HisGirl

Maybe you should get a job with the Gothamist. Seems they need a little help.

Rocknrope

Oh calm your knees, toots.

HisGirl

Toots? OK Gramps.

Mr. Shankly

Something tells me the double-secret threat level chart has been upgraded to 'red'. The authorities seem pretty jumpy lately.

Perhaps it's time for that mountain vacation.

callo282

Jen! UPDATE PLEASE!

Rocknrope

Yeah, plus I have a zombie walk tonight and I want to make sure I don't get blown up while I pretend to be dead.

dreamking

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI17PD2Z6OA

JacqueMehoff

all I know is a robbery suspect escaped from Manhattan criminal court and there's a Level 2 mobilization there.

JGNY

Yes please update the story. Where is this info coming from? There is no mention of police activity or delays on the MTA website, no NotifyNYC updates, NY1, etc... Can we assume that the the trains are running normally in Midtown?

HisGirl

I've been looking for more info too. I can't find anything anywhere. Reading about something like this and not knowing anything more is really frustrating.We are already on edge like the article says...