Possible Terrorist Plot Against South Florida
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MAIMI -- An advisory has been sent out to police departments across the state. It's a warning about three men who may be putting together a dangerous plan involving Miami.
A woman at a Georgia restaurant says she overheard three men talking about coming to Miami and she didn't like what she heard. So tonight police are on the lookout for those men.
One day after America remembers September 11th, an alert is issued to police departments across the state about three men.
A woman overheard them talking Thursday morning at a Shoney's restaurant in Calhoun, Georgia. The woman claims the men said, "They (Americans) mourned on 9/11 and they are going to mourn again on 9/13." The men also discussed "running 5 hours behind schedule." One of the men reportedly said, "We do not have enough to bring it down." The men then left the restaurant, and headed south on I-75.
Miami-Dade County officials say they are not taking any chances.
Steve Shiver, Miami-Dade County Manager says, "At this point in time we have no reason... ...to be aware of our surroundings."
We have comprised some information about these men and police are asking for your help.
The description of the first car:
A Nissan Maxima: cream color with gold trim and a Carmax tag on the front of the vehicle.
Now the second car:
A new Honda, black with Illinois plates.
Now for the suspects' descriptions;
First: A man of possible Middle Eastern descent, 5'10'', 200 pounds, 20-30 years old, black hair, brown eyes, set wide apart, thick beard that extends past his collar.
Second man: again, possible Mideastern descent, 5'7'', 130 pounds, black hair that comes down to his collar.
The third and final man, also of possible Mideastern descent, 5'7'' 130 pounds, shiny black hair.
Now we want to stress tonight, as we speak, the nation is still at an orange alert. (the second highest) This may be nothing, but they just want to talk to these men to make sure.
If you have any information you are urged to call Miami-dade CrimeStoppers at (305) 471-TIPS or in Broward call (954) 493-TIPS.
Stay tuned to WSVN Channel 7 for the latest on this developing story.
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