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U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station / Public Safety
Cold Case · Open
UNSOLVED BOMBINGS
On March 6, 2008, an explosive device detonated outside the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Times Square, New York City. The suspect arrived by blue Ross bicycle, placed the ammunition-can bomb with black powder and time fuse, and fled. No injuries occurred, but casualties were possible. The incident may be connected to bombings at the British Consulate (May 2005) and Mexican Consulate (October 2007).
Times Square, New York City, New York
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - New York Office
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Case Summary
On March 6, 2008, an explosive device detonated outside the U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Times Square, New York City. The suspect arrived by blue Ross bicycle, placed the ammunition-can bomb with black powder and time fuse, and fled. No injuries occurred, but casualties were possible. The incident may be connected to bombings at the British Consulate (May 2005) and Mexican Consulate (October 2007).
Timeline of Events
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2008-03-06
03:00-04:00Bombing at Armed Forces Recruiting Station
Explosive device detonated in front of U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting Station at West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue in Times Square
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2008-03-06
unknownBicycle recovered
Blue Ross bicycle recovered in dumpster near Madison Avenue and 38th Street
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2005-05-01
Related bombing - British Consulate
Similar bombing at British Consulate in May 2005, delivered by bicycle, detonated 3-4 a.m.
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2007-10-01
Related bombing - Mexican Consulate
Similar bombing at Mexican Consulate in October 2007, delivered by bicycle, detonated 3-4 a.m.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown individual wearing gray sweatshirt and unknown color pants; height, weight, age, sex, and race unknown; may have had lookout or surveillance team of up to five individuals
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vehicle
Lead #2Blue Ross bicycle used to transport and deliver explosive device; later recovered in dumpster near Madison Avenue and 38th Street
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evidence
Lead #3Ammunition can filled halfway with black powder, detonated with time fuse; similar to devices used in Iraq and Afghanistan
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clue
Lead #4Three similar bombings in NYC (2005, 2007, 2008) all delivered by bicycle between 3-4 a.m.; incidents may be connected
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contact
Lead #5FBI New York Office: 1-212-384-1000; Reward up to $250,000 for information leading to identification and conviction
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:464
Started:March 6, 2008 at 7:00 AM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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