Last week, a bank inside the Wal-Mart in Lumberton, NC received a threatening phone call advising that there were bombs inside the building and snipers located outside in the parking lot. The caller requested that the bank employee go to a Western Union to wire an undisclosed amount of money. The bank did not comply. On the same date, another call was received at the bank inside the Wal-Mart in Smithfield, NC. The caller again made threats of bombs and snipers. This call was disconnected before the request was made to wire money. The FBI advises that similar incidents have been occurring all over the United States. Should any banks or other businesses receive similar phone calls of this nature, they should try to obtain a phone number for the caller (Caller ID), and should not wire any money that is requested. 9-1-1 should be called immediately to report the threat to law enforcement. Chief Glen B. Allen Clayton (NC) Police Department
