A real trumpet blast: Case near downtown eatery turns out to be musical instrument

[Ian David]

A real trumpet blast: Case near downtown eatery turns out to be musical instrument
Cops evacuate area, use robot to detonate 'suspicious package'
By Russ Rizzo
The Salt Lake Tribune

Article Last Updated: 06/27/2007 02:26:34 PM MDT

Updated: 2:28 PM- A small suitcase with a trumpet inside led to the evacuation of a downtown fast-food restaurant and the immediate area this afternoon.

Somebody came across the green case near a Carl's Jr. restaurant, at 75 E. 200 South, about 11:40 a.m. and called police to report a suspicious package. Police evacuated the area, clearing cars and pedestrians, and a bomb squad robot detonated the package about 2 p.m., said police Sgt. Rich Brede.

Police discovered what was left a trumpet after the case was shredded.

The exercise highlights an important lesson for people in public areas, Brede said: "If you leave something somewhere please tell police."

More:
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_6242905

Oh, that's brilliant.

What if the terrorists call the cops to say that they lost the keys to the Ryder truck outside the Murrah Building, and they'll be right back in a jiffy... don't worry about it.

[proud2BlibKansan]

1. So if I lose my trumpet and can't remember where I left it

should I alert the cops?

[Ian David]

2. Yes, but if you are a terrorist, you should not lie to the cops and tell them your bomb is a trumpet

That would be dishonest and unfair.

It is also not fair if you make your bomb look like a Mooninite.

[proud2BlibKansan]

3. Would the same rule apply for my guitar and my french horn?

I also lose my cell phone once in awhile.