IATSE Grips Local 80 closed its places of work in Burbank at present after receiving a threatening letter. “Local 80 received a letter threatening harm to our employees,” the native mentioned in an e-mail to members. “Burbank police have been notified, and an officer got here to evaluate.
“They are currently evaluating the situation for credibility. We have evacuated our building out of an abundance of caution. The Local is closed until further notice.”
Burbank Police Sgt. Stephen Turner mentioned in a press release that “Burbank PD is aware and detectives are investigating the credibility and validity of the threat. No arrests have been made. IATSE, in an abundance of caution, have closed their offices.”
The identification of the letter-writer is thought by the police.
Dejon Ellis, Jr., the native’s enterprise supervisor, couldn’t be reached for remark, however he instructed Variety that the sender seemed to be distraught over the continuing author and actor strikes. “He said some very scary things. He’s just mad. He says he’s out of work and homeless. He’s distraught. I don’t know if it’s a cry for help or not knowing how to control his anger.”
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