The Federal Bureau of Investigation has unveiled new surveillance footage of the individual suspected of placing pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021, the night before the Capitol riot.
This development comes as the agency renews its $500,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
According to The Post Millennial, the FBI announced on X, "The FBI is still offering a $500,000 reward for information that helps identify the person who placed pipe bombs at the offices of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee on January 5, 2021.
As part of our ongoing investigation, were releasing an updated video of the subject, which includes previously unreleased footage, higher quality video, and longer clips of the subjects movements." This statement underscores the agency's persistent efforts to resolve this case, which has remained unsolved for nearly four years.
The newly released footage captures the suspect's movements between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on the evening in question. The individual, described as approximately 5'7" tall and clad in a gray hoodie, black gloves, and Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes with a yellow logo, is seen carrying a backpack while traversing the Capitol Hill neighborhoods of Washington, D.C.
The suspect was initially observed near 1st Street and North Carolina Avenue SE at 7:34 p.m., later pausing along South Capitol Street to deposit a backpack believed to contain an explosive device. By 7:54 p.m., the suspect was recorded sitting on a bench outside the DNC headquarters, placing what investigators suspect was the first bomb. At 8:16 p.m., the individual planted a second device near the RNC headquarters before vanishing from sight.
Despite the FBI's exhaustive investigation, which has involved following numerous leads, scrutinizing thousands of hours of video, and conducting over 1,000 interviews, the suspect's identity remains elusive. In January, the agency released enhanced video clips to stimulate new leads, and in May, Deputy Director Dan Bongino expressed optimism on Fox & Friends, stating that agents were "pretty confident" they were closing in on suspects.
He highlighted the crucial role of social media engagement in generating new tips, describing public participation as "essential" to solving the case.
Although no injuries occurred, authorities have emphasized that the bombs, which were safely defused, had the potential to cause significant harm. ThenVice President-elect Kamala Harris was present in the DNC offices when the explosive was discovered, and thenHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi had passed through the area shortly before.
Officials continue to appeal to the public for any information regarding the suspect or the distinctive Nike shoes, urging individuals to contact the FBI via tips.fbi.gov or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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