October 3rd,2007

Last week's explosion at Sylva Wal-Mart determined deliberate

Last week’s explosion at the Sylva Wal-Mart was said to be deliberate, and camping propane tanks were not involved, that was the word from this morning’s press conference in Sylva. ATF, Sylva Police, Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, and the NC State Bureau of Investigation collaborated an initial investigation, and a determination that the blast that injured 5 people was not accidental. Photos from the surveillance tape were also released today, and authorities are asking the public to help in identifying the people of interest. These pictures are available on our website www.1050wfsc.com. Click on the local news link. It is requested that anyone that may recognize any or all of the persons in the photographs are encouraged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Crimestoppers number at (828) 631-1125, the Sylva Police Department  at (828) 586-2916, the NC SBI (800) 334-3000 or the ATF bomb hotline at 1-(888) ATF BOMB, (that is 1 888 283-2662). You can remain anonymous. Information may also be sent to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Crimestoppers email address at crimestoppers@jacksonnc.org

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