Mar 19, 2009 12:31 pm US/Eastern
Police Probe Alarming Text Message Hoax
WASHINGTON TWP., N.J. (CBS 3) ―
Delaware State Police are investigating a hoax text message about violent gang attacks at Wal-Mart stores in Delaware and Maryland.
Investigators said they have been inundated with telephone calls regarding a text message that has been circulating throughout Central and Southern Delaware and portions of Maryland.
The text message reportedly read: "i don't noe how tru dis is but here it is. Dont go 2 any walmarts 2nite ther will be a gang initiation n dey have 2 kill 3 women at each store. Tell ur love 1s.
The message warns of an alleged gang initiation in which women will be killed at Wal-Mart. The message also warns women not to go to Wal-Mart. The text messages did not threaten any specific Wal-Mart stores.
Investigators have found no credible information deeming the message as a real threat and "open source information reveals this as an urban myth."
Wal-Mart spokeswoman Kelly Cheeseman released a statement that read in part:
"The safety and security of our customers and associates is our top priority. We are aware of the message being circulated and are working with local authorities to enhance our security efforts at our stores in the area. While we take these types of situations seriously, we regard this as being only a rumor, much like similar rumors that have circulated via e-mail in previous years."
The alarming text messages remain under investigation.
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