Stinky paycheck empties bank
by FrEiBeRgS2002 on Apr.30, 2008, under WTF!!!, Weird News
DANBURY, Conn. (UPI) – A truly stinky paycheck forced the evacuation of a bank in New Milford, Conn., and a lockdown of a nearby children’s center, police say.
Police said after authorities were contacted by the Bank of America regarding a noxious smell Thursday, the New Milford bank was emptied to allow hazardous materials experts to search the premises, the Waterbury (Conn.) Republican-American reported.
Children at the Beehive Children’s Center behind the bank were kept inside as a precaution during the search.
Police said the unusual smell was eventually traced to a paycheck handled by a man with machine cutting oil on his hands.
The check had been deposited at the bank and the smell never dissipated, the Republican-American reported.
The emergency precautions were called off after the smelly check was found and the bank was allowed to reopen about an hour after it was closed.
Copyright 2008 by United Press International
