Teen charged with bomb threat in Boston shopping area

Police in Boston arrested a 19-year-old man after he handed a note with a bomb threat to another shopper. The incident occurred at an Urban Outfitters store on March 18. The suspect, Lucas Lembck from Wayne, Pennsylvania, said he was just trying to be funny. However, the note read, “I have a bomb don’t say a (expletive) word,” which caused fear among shoppers. Boston Police were informed about the note after the recipient reported it. He described how Lembck approached him and said it was “national Starburst day” before handing him a note along with a yellow Starburst candy. When police spoke to Lembck later, he admitted it was a “dumb” thing to do. Officers found a piece of paper in his pocket that matched the note and several Starburst packages. Lembck was charged with making a bomb threat. He was released on personal recognizance, and his next court date is set for April 14. Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden condemned the act, emphasizing its serious consequences.