The FBI Washington Field Office released new video footage on Thursday regarding the suspect who planted pipe bombs outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters on January 5, 2021, the day before the January 6 Capitol riot.
As the fourth anniversary of the incident approaches, the agency is renewing its appeal for tips, offering a $500,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s identification.
On January 5, 2021, the suspect placed pipe bombs near the offices of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee. As part of our renewed call for tips, #FBIWFO posted previously unreleased video of the suspect placing a bomb near the DNC. pic.twitter.com/Fe9RHCsZYL
— FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) January 2, 2025
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The suspect, estimated to be approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, was seen wearing distinctive Nike Air Max Speed Turf sneakers and a gray hoodie. Fewer than 25,000 pairs of the same shoe were sold between August 2018 and January 2021, potentially narrowing down the pool of suspects.
“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.
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“The tips the FBI has received so far have helped us advance the investigation, but they have not led us to identify the suspect,” he continued. “Today, we are releasing additional information about the suspect—including that we estimate the person to be approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall—to encourage the public to take a fresh look at the Seeking Information webpage and contact the FBI if they recognize or have information about the suspect.”
WATCH:
Although there is speculation about a possible connection to the January 6 Capitol riot, definitive evidence remains lacking.
The release of new evidence comes amid criticism from a Republican-led congressional panel regarding the FBI’s failure to identify the perpetrator after nearly four years.
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