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The FBI released new photos of the suspect or suspects allegedly responsible for placing pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., according to Fox News.
There is a $50,000 award for any information that leads to the location, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the placement of suspected pipe bombs on Jan. 6.
“If you recognize this backpack or these shoes, submit a tip at http://fbi.gov/USCapitol,” FBI tweeted.
The #FBI released new photos of the individual(s) responsible for placing suspected pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on January 6. If you recognize this backpack or these shoes, submit a tip at https://t.co/buMd8vYXzH. A $50,000 reward is available. @FBIWFO https://t.co/Quaky7ud2X pic.twitter.com/ivJJwoWERr
— FBI (@FBI) January 12, 2021
Help the #FBI identify individuals who unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol on January 6 and assaulted federal law enforcement personnel. We added a new poster with more photos. Do you see someone familiar? Submit a tip at https://t.co/buMd8vYXzH. @FBIWFO https://t.co/hM10wIMBsN pic.twitter.com/Fr9XtFr0WN
— FBI (@FBI) January 12, 2021
From Fox News:
At approximately 1 p.m. on Jan. 6, multiple law enforcement agencies received reports of a suspected pipe bomb with wires at the headquarters of the Republican National Committee (RNC) located at 310 First St. Southeast in Washington, D.C., the FBI said in its press release. About 15 minutes later a second suspected pipe bomb with similar descriptors was reported at the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) at 430 South Capitol St. Southeast #3.
The two explosive devices were very similar, and both were about a foot long with end caps and wiring that appeared to be attached to a timer, law enforcement officials familiar with the matter told the Associated Press.
Investigators are still examining the devices and their components to determine the specific compounds inside the pipe bombs, but they both appeared to contain an unknown powder and some metal, the officials said.