Man Threatens to Shoot Up Synagogue at Hotel, Newton MA
WeaponsA man at a hotel near Commonwealth Ave requested copies of Jewish texts and then threatened to shoot up a synagogue. He said people at the front desk would see him on the news. The man is described as a 50 to 60-year-old male with a ponytail, balding, beard and mustache, about 5'6" and heavy build, wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans. He was last seen in his room. Police were called to address the threat. His name and room number have been withheld for privacy.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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near Commonwealth Ave for the Marriott Hotel,
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there's a male party that walked into the front desk, asked for copies of Jewish religious texts. Man, when the front desk went to copy the items, he mentioned that he's going to shoot up a synagogue,
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and that front desk people would see him on the news.
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He's described as a male, 50 to 60 years old, with a ponytail balding.
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a beard and mustache,
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5-6, heavy-billed, black t-shirt, and blue jeans.
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He's not reported to have weapons on him at this time. He was last seen at 827.
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They believe he's a guest, and they're attempting to get a name for him now.
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His name is (name withheld).
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He's in room (number withheld).
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Control calling 497.
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7, I have that.
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Control calling 505.
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A 505 is a married. Was they want to be evicted?
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They just wanted the police to address them due to the statements he made.
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All right, I'll call you.
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So you're clear the refusal, 845.
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just there for that name that they provided.
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Roger.
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The advice, I could ask if they copied his driver's license, and they said they did not, but they think he might still be in his room. He has not checked out yet.
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Roger, here.
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Show me off.
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Roger.
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Just hold up for a second, Judge.
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Newton, MA
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