{"id":2502239,"date":"2025-10-23T11:02:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-asks-for-tips-about-2021-dc-pipe-bomb-suspect\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T11:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T15:03:16","slug":"fbi-asks-for-tips-about-2021-dc-pipe-bomb-suspect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-asks-for-tips-about-2021-dc-pipe-bomb-suspect\/","title":{"rendered":"FBI asks for tips about 2021 DC pipe bomb suspect"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffbi-asks-for-tips-about-2021-dc-pipe-bomb-suspect%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2502239&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The FBI has renewed its appeal for public details regarding a suspect who placed two pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) offices in Washington, D.C., on the evening of January 5, 2021. The agency released previously unseen security footage showing the suspect&#8217;s movements and appearance. The individual, described as about 5 feet 7 inches tall, wearing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nypd-releases-photo-of-frank-james-person-of-interest-in-subway-shooting\/\" title=\"NYPD Releases Photo of Frank James, &#039;... of Interest&#039; in Subway Shooting\">gray hooded sweatshirt<\/a>, black gloves, a face mask, and carrying a backpack, was captured planting the bombs, which fortunately did not detonate but were deemed viable and hazardous.<\/p>\n<p>A reward totaling $500,000 is being offered-$490,000 from the FBI and ATF,plus $10,000 from the Metropolitan Police Department-for information leading to the suspect&#8217;s arrest and conviction.The events occurred just before the January 6 Capitol riot; at the time, the DNC building was evacuated, including then <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >vice president-elect<\/a> Kamala Harris. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-10-most-famous-unsolved-murders-still-plaguing-authorities\/\" title=\"The 10 Most Famous Unsolved Murders Still Plaguing Authorities\">case remains unsolved<\/a> over four years later, even as related political violence and legal consequences for January 6 rioters continue to make headlines. The FBI continues to seek assistance from the public to solve this significant case that could have resulted in serious harm.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">FBI renews call for information about 2021 DC pipe bomb suspect with never-before-seen videos<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2378734\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/fbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FBI<\/a> is seeking tips from the public about a suspect who placed two pipe bombs near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-national-committee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Republican National Committee<\/a> in Washington, D.C., on the evening of Jan. 5, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Wednesday, the bureau released never-before-seen videos that captured the unidentified person&rsquo;s route and appearance. A $500,000 reward is being offered to anyone who has information on the suspect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3861165\/watch-live-fbi-hold-press-conference-arrest-terry-rozier-sports-gambling-probe\/\">WATCH LIVE: FBI hold press conference after arrest of Terry Rozier in sports gambling probe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3859441\/greg-abbott-operation-targeting-austin-homeless-encampments-removal\/\">Abbott launches Austin operation targeting homeless encampments for removal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3859154\/pirro-blasts-bidens-dc-prosecutor-for-failing-prosecute-crimes\/\">Pirro blasts Biden&rsquo;s D.C. prosecutor for failing to prosecute 65% of crimes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The case remains unsolved to this day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">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, we&#8217;re releasing an&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LAP36S1nIk\">pic.twitter.com\/LAP36S1nIk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FBI Washington Field (@FBIWFO) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FBIWFO\/status\/1981126112534057061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The new footage filmed by security cameras on Jan. 5, 2021, shows the pipe bomb suspect planting a bomb outside the DNC at 7:54 p.m. and laying a second bomb outside the RNC at 8:16 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The bombs did not detonate, but as the FBI <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbi.gov\/contact-us\/field-offices\/washingtondc\/news\/500000-reward-remains-in-effect-for-information-about-capitol-hill-pipe-bomber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said last year<\/a>, the explosive devices were &ldquo;viable&rdquo; and &ldquo;could have seriously injured or killed innocent bystanders.&rdquo; The bomb&rsquo;s components were 1&times;8-inch threaded galvanized pipes, end caps, kitchen timers, wires, metal clips, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/innocent-woman-killed-due-to-bomb-threat-called-on-marjorie-taylor-greene\/\" title=\"Innocent Woman Killed Due to ... Threat Called on Marjorie Taylor Greene\">homemade black powder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The person, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, was carrying a backpack and wearing a face mask, gray hooded sweatshirt, black gloves, and black and gray shoes with a yellow Nike logo. Under 25,000 shoes of that description were sold between August 2018 and January 2021, according to authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The FBI and ATF are offering up to $490,000 for information leading to the location, arrest, and conviction of the person responsible. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering up to $10,000 as part of the reward, adding to the $500,000 total.<\/p>\n<p>The events under investigation took place on the night before the Capitol riot on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/january-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jan. 6, 2021<\/a>, when the pipe bombs were discovered. Former Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamala Harris<\/a>, who was the vice president-elect at the time, was evacuated from the DNC building when the first bomb was found.<\/p>\n<p>Over four years later, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is making headlines again after a man pardoned for his role  in the riot was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3858337\/pardoned-jan-6-participant-arrested-threatening-kill-hakeem-jeffries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arrested for threatening<\/a> to kill House Minority Leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hakeem-jeffries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hakeem Jeffries<\/a> (D-NY).<\/p>\n<p>Christopher Moynihan was hit with a felony charge of making a terroristic threat. More than 1,500 people, including Moynihan, were arrested in 2021 after they were accused of entering the Capitol complex illegally and staging a riot.<\/p>\n<p>At least 10 other Jan. 6 defendants have been rearrested, charged, or sentenced for other crimes since President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donald Trump<\/a> pardoned them earlier this year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensforethics.org\/reports-investigations\/crew-investigations\/at-least-10-pardoned-insurrectionists-face-other-criminal-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to<\/a> Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3858199\/mike-johnson-blames-democrats-political-violence-jan-6-rioter-threatens-hakeem-jeffries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MIKE JOHNSON POINTS TO DEMOCRATS FOR POLITICAL VIOLENCE AFTER PARDONED JAN. 6 RIOTER THREATENS JEFFRIES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The news comes as political violence is at the forefront of politicians&rsquo; minds following the assassination of conservative activist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/charlie-kirk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charlie Kirk<\/a> last month. Both Democrats and Republicans continue to blame each other for politically charged rhetoric that may then lead to violence.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I will tell you this, the violence on the Left is far more prevalent than the violence on the Right,&rdquo; Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-johnson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Johnson<\/a> (R-LA) said on Tuesday when asked about the pardoned rioter who threatened Jeffries. &ldquo;Don&rsquo;t make me go through the list, you all know it. All of these assassinations, the assassination culture that&rsquo;s been advanced now, this is the Left in almost every case that is advancing this and not the right.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FBI seeks tips on 2021 DC pipe bomb suspect with new videos<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2502240,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25254704769783.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5161,50501,50645,65749,8464],"class_list":["post-2502239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-5161","tag-dc-2","tag-fbi-2","tag-pipe-bomb-suspect","tag-tips"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25254704769783.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502239","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2502239"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502239\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2502243,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502239\/revisions\/2502243"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2502240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2502239"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2502239"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2502239"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}