Crime

Here's that CIA emblem from Reserve Lofts

CIAemblem.jpgOne of the mysteries within the mystery of that strange bust in unit 701 of the Reserve Lofts in Downtown's South Park area was why there was a mosaic copy of the CIA seal inlaid in the floor. The why is still a mystery — just as suspect Brian Alexik remains at large — but here's what the floor decoration looked like in place. The Downtown News is still pursuing leads on the story, I'm told. Alexik has been sought since the discovery of high-quality counterfeit bills, AK-47s and fake passports with his picture in the loft unit.

Photo: Downtown News


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