Pakistani-American Sought Over Times Square Bomb

Officials say suspect who bought SUV for cash has been identified
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted May 3, 2010 10:44 PM CDT
Pakistani-American Sought Over Times Square Bomb
Authorities say they are closing in on a Pakistani-American suspect believed to have bought the Nissan Pathfinder, seen here in Times Square, for cash.   (AP Photo/APTV)

The buyer of the SUV found rigged with explosives in Times Square has been identified as a US citizen of Pakistani descent who recently traveled to Pakistan, officials tell the AP. The man—who authorities are seeking to arrest—bought the Nissan Pathfinder for cash 2 weeks ago from a Connecticut seller he found on Craiglist. The suspect hasn't been seen by his girlfriend or shown up at his home or workplace since Saturday night's failed bombing, the New York Daily News reports.
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