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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 8, 2007

CONTACT: Sgt. Jim Toomey
Public Information Officer
(602) 590-5733

“Pop Bottle Bombs” Deposited

Glendale police detectives are investigating a series of four incidents involving improvised pressure devices which ruptured in the streets and yards of a neighborhood over the last several days. In one case, the device ruptured near two men standing outside an Islamic center that is slated to open for worship in about one month. No one was injured in the four incidents, nor was there any significant property damage.

The police department prefers not to disclose the specifics of how to make these devices. Generally, the devices were comprised of commonly available household items, not explosives. The Glendale Police Department has determined that devices of this type were deposited at the following places and times:

• Aug. 3rd 2359 hrs 6900 W. Paradise Lane
• Aug. 4th +/- 0005 hrs 7100 W. Sherrie Jean Lane
• Aug. 6th 0103 hrs 6700 W. Greenway Road
• Aug. 8th Unknown (Overnight) 6700 W. Greenway Road.

All four locations are within the same ½ mile area. Witness statements indicate the suspect(s) threw the devices from a moving vehicle. The devices have ruptured in the street or in the front yards of the various locations.

The suspects are described as two white males in their early to middle twenties. The suspect vehicles are described as; 1) a red, mid-90s Honda coupe or sedan, and 2) a white Ford car or truck. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call the Glendale Police Tip Line at 623-930-3399 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS.