on lookout across the street.VII In fact, he didn’t note any unusual activity until the undercover officers had made it to the sixth floor. Finally seeing movement and lights, puzzled, he radioed McCord to ask how the burglary team was dressed. “We’re wearing suits and ties,” McCord replied. “Well, you’ve got a problem because there are hippie-looking guys who’ve got guns,” he reported back. It was already too late. “They’ve got us,” came a quick radio from inside the Watergate. The police officers were into the DNC offices. “Hands up,” the undercover officers shouted—only to be shocked when
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