Three interesting days in Ma.
by: glenn36108 (M/Montgomery, Al. tel 334 262 ) |
07/19/03 09:14 am
Msg: 3989 of 4018 |
When I arrived at Woburn, expecting to find Leasecomm/MFI in a modern high-rise
office building, I found their “Global Headquarters” offices in a chintzy
warehouse in an industrial park with a glorious view of the back parking lot and
loading docks of Woburn Mall. They did try to add a little class by planting a
few shrubs in front of the place, but it will take a few years for the shrubs to
hide the cheap tin facade.
Apparently they, at least, hired an honest sign painter (tongue
firmly planted in cheek) because he disclosed the fact that the building
was their “CRIMINAL HEADQUARTERS” both on their front door and on the signs
out on the main street (Commerce Way). Their office is actually on an unnamed
back alley. The “M” in their address indicates that they are the 13th
warehouse at 10 Commerce Way.
I spent Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday conducting some very interesting
interviews. I even recruited some very willing “operatives” who were in a
position to keep very close tabs on LC/MFI.
To cap off my visit, I couldn’t leave without meeting Richard Latour the CEO,
so I met him as he arrived Wed. morning in his BMW Z4. Words can’t describe
the look in his eyes and the sudden pallor that came over him when I introduced
myself. He had already accepted my hand which I had extended in greeting, but he
sure jerked it back in a hurry when I asked him if he knew Glenn Harrison. He
probably set a record in the time it takes to get from the parking lot to the
office. I wish I had a video of the meeting.
I took a few minutes to polish up my notes and then, as I was leaving, I was
pulled over by a very nice officer from the Woburn Police dept. He stated that
Latour had complained that I was harassing him When I asked how introducing
yourself could be construed as harassment, he asked for my side of the story. I
explained the situation, we both had a good laugh, and by the time he left I
believe we could and can count the Woburn Police Dept. on our side. They weren’t
aware of the criminals in their midst, but now I believe they’ll be keeping a
very close eye on them. Knowing their criminal nature, they’re bound to be
involved in other crimes in their own neighborhood.
I almost forgot. “Bowling ball” would be a more appropriate nick-name than
“jockey”.
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