Radioactive Material Lost in Austin

It almost sounds like the premise for an episode of Alias: enroute from New Mexico to Kilgore, two vials of radioactive material went missing, and they've no idea where they went!

It seems the bottles were shipped by Albuquerque, NM firm Pro Technics, who packed them in a "green, World War II-era metal ammunition box." The Texas Department of State Health Services suspects they may be in Austin.

Pro Technics is offering a $1000 reward to anyone who might help them reacquire their toxic sludge. But, should you see it, you'd be wise to stay a healthy distance away:

Anyone who sees the vials should stay 10 feet away from them because close exposure to the items would be dangerous, officials said. Direct exposure to antimony-124 can cause skin ulcers. Gamma rays from the material can reduce the production of red blood cells and lead to leukemia with prolonged exposure.

The bottles are housed in protective lead casings, but lack any identification indicating their radioactive nature.