Federal officials in Washington are now offering a reward of up to $ 100,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or people who placed pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee headquarters before January 6 assault on the US Capitol. The reward was previously set at $ 75,000.
The FBI and ATF Washington also released a new wanted poster on social media on Friday. The sign says the devices were planted on January 5, the day before the deadly uproar.
Shows previously released images of a person wearing a face mask, a gray sweatshirt and Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers in black, gray and yellow. The wanted poster also includes what appeared to be images of one of the bombs, which the FBI said were “viable” explosive devices. The devices did not explode and were safely placed by explosives technicians.
In a press call on Tuesday, FBI assistant director in Washington Steven D’Antuono said the investigation of the tubular bomb was “top priority” for the bureau. He said the FBI wants to identify the person or persons responsible for “the safety of the American people”.
Anyone with information can submit a tip by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (224-5324) or online at tips.fbi.gov.
Cassidy McDonald contributed to this report.