Four years after pipe bombs were placed near the headquarters of the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) in Washington D.C., the FBI is renewing its call for information to identify the suspect.
The incident occurred on the night of January 5th, 2021, the eve of the Capitol riots. The suspect, who remains unidentified, placed viable pipe bombs in a Capitol Hill neighborhood near the RNC and DNC headquarters. While the bombs did not detonate, they posed a serious threat to public safety.
The FBI Washington Field Office, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and the U.S. Capitol Police Department (USCP), are continuing to investigate this attempted attack.
“Over the past four years, a dedicated team of FBI agents, analysts, data scientists, and law enforcement partners has visited more than 1,200 residences and businesses, conducted more than 1,000 interviews, reviewed approximately 39,000 video files, and assessed more than 600 tips about who may have placed pipe bombs on Capitol Hill in January 2021,” said David Sundberg, assistant director in charge of the FBI Washington Field Office.
Despite these extensive efforts, the suspect remains at large. The FBI is now releasing new information and video footage in hopes of generating fresh leads.
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New Details Released
- Suspect’s Height: The FBI estimates the suspect to be approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall.
- Unreleased Video: The FBI has released previously unseen video footage of the suspect placing one of the bombs near the DNC.
- Updated Maps: The FBI’s Seeking Information webpage now includes updated maps of the route the suspect took on the night of the incident.
- Shoe Close-Ups: The webpage also features close-up images of the suspect’s distinctive Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes.
$500,000 Reward Offered
A reward of up to $500,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for this attempted attack.
The FBI urges anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov.
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