Car Thief Finds Bomb-Packed Van in New York City

TheLancinator · 07-06-2008, 02:05 PM

Car Thief Finds Bomb-Packed Van in New York City
By LARRY CELONA and JOHN DOYLE, NY Post

A bomb-laden van found on a Brooklyn street by a car thief was wired to detonate by remote control, and had likely been sitting there for more than five months, sources said yesterday.

Investigators believe the homemade explosives found Thursday night in the Ford Econoline belonged to Yung Tang, 39, a Chinese national. He has been behind bars since he was caught Jan. 29 in Wallingford, Conn., with nearly identical bombs in his Mazda MPV minivan.

"Based on the manner in which the materials inside the van were constructed, it's possibly linked to an individual in custody in Connecticut," said one source.

Also found in the MPV were two silencers, four hollow-point bullets and two radio-controlled detonators.

Days after that arrest, the NYPD searched his Brooklyn house and found yet anther van - a Ford Explorer - full of similar explosive devices.

In May, Brooklyn prosecutors charged Tang with attempted murder for allegedly planting a bomb near the car of a commercial tenant he was trying to evict.

The victim lost his foot in the 2002 blast.

Sources said the homemade bombs inside the Econoline - made of Styrofoam cups, 10-ounce water bottles, cans of WD-40 and five-gallon jugs filled with gasoline - were rigged to go off via a remote car-door opener.

A thief who broke into the vehicle as it was parked on 53rd Street near Second Avenue saw the explosives, then drove the van from the mostly residential block to a remote location near the waterfront.

The thief, who has an arrest record, then phoned a cop he knew from a previous run-in with the law.

The 53rd Street location is six blocks from the home of Tang's estranged wife, whom he has threatened to kill, according to federal prosecutors.

Neighbors of Tang's wife said she had sold the house last week.

"I'm scared," said one resident. "I'm scared he's going to come back."

In papers filed in the Connecticut case, prosecutors said Tang's wife has complained of physical abuse and threats - including one to hurl her out the window of a cruise ship while they were on vacation.

Tang's lawyer, George Farkas, denied that there was a connection between his client and the van.

"My guy has been in jail," said Farkas. "What that means, I don't know. It makes an interesting news story, but I think he has the alibi of alibis."

The car thief was not expected to be charged.

**Nemowork** · 07-06-2008, 02:56 PM

and probably wouldnt make much sense after the amount of sedatives he needed

chainsoar · 07-06-2008, 03:11 PM

Jesus, that poor bastard. Talk about scared straight. What's the betting he'll never steal another car ever again?

Legmann · 07-06-2008, 11:57 PM

Credits to the car thief! He actually moved the bomb filled van out of a residential area!

The little perp's a hero!

**Nemowork** · 07-07-2008, 06:19 PM

He's an idiot, how did he know moving it wouldnt set it off?

On the other hand he's an idiot with some responsibility, i guess somebodies got himself a 'get out of jail more easily' card for the next time he screws up?

wizzo · 07-08-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legmann

Credits to the car thief! He actually moved the bomb filled van out of a residential area!

The little perp's a hero!

I give him props, too. Dickhead thief that he was, he still thought of others first and tried to protect the local citizens.

merlinspal · 07-08-2008, 09:24 PM

If that happened in the UK the thief would have been held under the prevention of terrorism act, and the other guy would have been sent home with an ASBO.

**PorkChopSandwiches** · 07-08-2008, 09:43 PM

bensonboo · 07-08-2008, 10:01 PM

Or maybe the thief didn't check the car out until he had driven it somewhere out of the way to steal what he could from it and then realised what it held and turned the situation he found himself in to his advantage.

Cynical, yes.

DarkWasp · 07-09-2008, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chainsoar

Jesus, that poor bastard. Talk about scared straight. What's the betting he'll never steal another car ever again?

Why wouldnt he steal again? What are the odds he would find another bomb ladencar in a city with millions of cars. How about 0.

07-06-2008, 02:05 PM	#1
TheLancinator Faber Est Suae Quisque Fo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 102,723 Thanks: 55 Thanked 573 Times in 407 Posts	Car Thief Finds Bomb-Packed Van in New York City Car Thief Finds Bomb-Packed Van in New York City By LARRY CELONA and JOHN DOYLE, NY Post A bomb-laden van found on a Brooklyn street by a car thief was wired to detonate by remote control, and had likely been sitting there for more than five months, sources said yesterday. Investigators believe the homemade explosives found Thursday night in the Ford Econoline belonged to Yung Tang, 39, a Chinese national. He has been behind bars since he was caught Jan. 29 in Wallingford, Conn., with nearly identical bombs in his Mazda MPV minivan. "Based on the manner in which the materials inside the van were constructed, it's possibly linked to an individual in custody in Connecticut," said one source. Also found in the MPV were two silencers, four hollow-point bullets and two radio-controlled detonators. Days after that arrest, the NYPD searched his Brooklyn house and found yet anther van - a Ford Explorer - full of similar explosive devices. In May, Brooklyn prosecutors charged Tang with attempted murder for allegedly planting a bomb near the car of a commercial tenant he was trying to evict. The victim lost his foot in the 2002 blast. Sources said the homemade bombs inside the Econoline - made of Styrofoam cups, 10-ounce water bottles, cans of WD-40 and five-gallon jugs filled with gasoline - were rigged to go off via a remote car-door opener. A thief who broke into the vehicle as it was parked on 53rd Street near Second Avenue saw the explosives, then drove the van from the mostly residential block to a remote location near the waterfront. The thief, who has an arrest record, then phoned a cop he knew from a previous run-in with the law. The 53rd Street location is six blocks from the home of Tang's estranged wife, whom he has threatened to kill, according to federal prosecutors. Neighbors of Tang's wife said she had sold the house last week. "I'm scared," said one resident. "I'm scared he's going to come back." In papers filed in the Connecticut case, prosecutors said Tang's wife has complained of physical abuse and threats - including one to hurl her out the window of a cruise ship while they were on vacation. Tang's lawyer, George Farkas, denied that there was a connection between his client and the van. "My guy has been in jail," said Farkas. "What that means, I don't know. It makes an interesting news story, but I think he has the alibi of alibis." The car thief was not expected to be charged. __________________

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Nemowork Whats a safety catch? Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mobilis in Mobilii Posts: 23,189 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	and probably wouldnt make much sense after the amount of sedatives he needed __________________ “A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.” Moliere "You do the unseemly behavior, I'll handle the moderation" - Nemo

07-06-2008, 11:57 PM	#4
Legmann Yes, I Am That Good! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,340 Thanks: 221 Thanked 413 Times in 203 Posts	Credits to the car thief! He actually moved the bomb filled van out of a residential area! The little perp's a hero! __________________

07-07-2008, 06:19 PM	#5
Nemowork Whats a safety catch? Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mobilis in Mobilii Posts: 23,189 Thanks: 6 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	He's an idiot, how did he know moving it wouldnt set it off? On the other hand he's an idiot with some responsibility, i guess somebodies got himself a 'get out of jail more easily' card for the next time he screws up? __________________ “A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.” Moliere "You do the unseemly behavior, I'll handle the moderation" - Nemo

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merlinspal Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If that happened in the UK the thief would have been held under the prevention of terrorism act, and the other guy would have been sent home with an ASBO.

07-08-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
bensonboo Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,285 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Or maybe the thief didn't check the car out until he had driven it somewhere out of the way to steal what he could from it and then realised what it held and turned the situation he found himself in to his advantage. Cynical, yes.

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