FBI Releases New Video Showing Route of Suspect Who Planted Pipe Bombs in D.C. on Jan. 5
Federal investigators released never-before-seen footage of the unidentified suspect who allegedly placed pipe bombs at Democrat and Republican headquarters ahead of the deadly insurrection on January 6, on Wednesday.
The new information provided by the FBI's Washington field office included two videos highlighting the route the suspect walked while placing the two bombs on January 5 between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
The first of the undetonated bombs was found by a woman walking outside the Republican National Committee (RNC) at midday on January 6. The woman said she stumbled across the device while on her way to do laundry near the building.
One of the FBI videos shows a virtual map of the Capitol Hill neighborhood as the suspect paced on the street with a backpack.
Another video captured the unknown person sitting down on a bench in the area where they later placed the pipe bomb outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters. The camera angle in this video provides a full front view of the suspect.
One explosive device was placed next to a park bench near the DNC building located at 430 South Capitol Street SE. The second pipe bomb was put in an alley behind the RNC headquarters at 310 First Street SE.
Based on the suspect's route, investigators believe they had "a location in the vicinity of Folger Park from which the person was operating." The bureau also said based on the suspect's behavior and interviews with residents, they don't believe the suspect is from the area.
Investigators are seeking additional tips from the public amid the ongoing investigation. A reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect stands at $100,000. Tips can be made online or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
In March, officials released a wanted poster with images of the suspect and the Nike "Air Max Speed Turf" shoes with a yellow swoosh they were wearing that night.
Inside the suspect's bag were threaded galvanized pipes, a kitchen timer and homemade black powder, according to the FBI.
"The FBI is extremely grateful to the American people who have already provided us with vital assistance in this case," Steven M. D'Antuono, the assistant director in charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office, said in a statement.
"Since January, the FBI has conducted more than 800 interviews, collected more than 23,000 video files, and assessed more than 300 tips related to this investigation. Those tips have helped us uncover new information, which we are releasing today and asking the public to view it and call us with any information you think may be relevant."
