DC Pipe Bomb alert

[ucrdem]

Source: International Business Times

CPoliceDept: have closed 10 square block area around 1200 North Capitol St NW .. reported pipe bomb in apt building



live link: http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/10/13/possible-pipe-bomb-found-in-arlington-streets-closed/

Read more: http://www.ibtimes.com/dc-pipe-bomb-washington-dc-police-close-10-block-area-due-police-activity-photo-1517594

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From the IBT link:

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.

The Washington, D.C. Police Department has shut down a portion of the city to traffic Friday due to “police activity.”

The department did not elaborate on the reason for the closures on its Twitter account, but Washington Post reporter Peter Hermann reported that the 10-square-block area around 1200 North Capitol St. NW was closed due to a potential pipe bomb in an apartment building.

“Police and fire have not confirmed pipe bomb – they are checking situation out now,” Hermann tweeted. “Roads closed as a precaution.”

[NYC_SKP]

1. CBS local link here:

Feel free to add to your OP.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/10/13/possible-pipe-bomb-found-in-arlington-streets-closed/

[ucrdem]

2. Thanks!

Same time as the PBO presser, strange. . .

[seveneyes]

3. Must be a big pipe

It would have to be hundreds of pounds to warrant such a large area.

[eggplant]

4. Could be a small pipe next to something else that is big n/t