Accused Mail Bomber Did Online Search For 'UC Berkeley Library'

BERKELEY, CA — The Florida man arrested in a terror-by-mail plot that targeted prominent Democrats and ex-officials of the Obama administration, 56-year-old Cesar Sayoc of Florida, did an internet search for the term "UC Berkeley Library," the FBI informed the university, University Police announced Tuesday.

Despite the search, University Police say, "There is no specific reason to believe any explosives have been sent to the University, but UCPD asks the community to stay vigilant and report any suspicious packages without delay. No specific persons affiliated with the University have been identified as possible recipients and the 'library' was the only identified location."

UCPD is making routine checks of incoming mail with explosives-trained K-9s "and the UCPD Bomb Squad is well prepared to respond if needed."

Here is a poster from the FBI on telltale signs that a package may contain a bomb or other harmful content.

Call 911 in an emergency, or UCPD at 510-642-6760.

California Sen. Kamala Harris, a prominent Democrat whose name is included on lists of possible 2020 presidential candidates, is among the victims.

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— Image: Cesar Sayoc booking photo from an August 2015 arrest courtesy Broward Sheriff's Office