Manhattan- Suspicious Package 05-07-10

[PEMO3 523]

Date:05/07/2010

Time: 13:10 hrs

Location: 46th St & 8th Ave

Frequency: Multiple

Units Operating: NYPD, FDNY, Bomb Sqd, various other agencies

Weather Conditions: Clear

Description Of Incident: A suspicious package has prompted evacuations in New York's Times Square. Per NYPD reports a white cooler was left near the front of the Marriott Marquis Hotel near where last weeks attempted car bomb occurred.

Following inspection by the NYPD Bomb squad the cooler (package) was determined to be safe as it only contained water bottles.

All clear was given shortly before 2 pm.

Reporters/Writer:PEMO3

Edited May 7, 2010 by PEMO3