Occupy Wall Street denies link to May Day white powder bank scare

(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - Police say the white powder contained in several envelopes that were mailed to various bank branches in New York City turned out to be non-toxic.

Police say seven envelopes were sent Monday to several Wells Fargo branches, a JP Morgan Chase branch and an office building. Telephone calls to Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase were not immediately returned.

Police say the suspicious envelopes caused evacuations of several bank branches, but no injuries were reported. Police had no suspects.

Representatives at some of the banks involved told CBS News the envelopes contained a note stating "Happy May Day." The envelopes were sent on the eve of planned May Day protests around the country.

Bill Dobbs, a spokesman for Occupy Wall Street, said the prank had nothing to do with their protest movement. He said the incidents distract from the May 1 events.

[Bulldozer-Shaz]

At least someone is willing to take on to these career lying,swindling,thugs of America...

The Italians ceased JP Morgan building after the 2008 financial crisis...

When will the FBI follow suit and arrest these thugs ...

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This so-called movement is doomed. The protesters are idiots and didn't bother taking consideration that Wells Fargo will continue its banking transactions electronically. So much for cornstarch.