NEW: #FBIWFO releases video & additional information regarding the investigation into the pipe bombs placed in DC on January 5th. fbi.gov/wanted/seeking…
Two pipe bombs were placed near the DNC and RNC between 7:30 and 8:30 on the evening of Jan. 5th. The devices found were viable devices.
The person responsible wore a face mask, grey hooded sweatshirt, and black and light grey Nike Air Max Speed Turf shoes with a yellow logo.
We are asking the public to come forward with any information that could assist us, you may know someone who was making plans to travel to the Capitol Hill area of DC or researching these locations.
The #FBI is asking for the public’s help to identify the individual responsible for placing these pipe bombs to ensure they will not harm themselves or anyone else.
"The American people have provided invaluable assistance in this investigation, and the FBI and our law enforcement partners are very grateful for that cooperation," said Steven M. D'Antuono, #FBIWFO Assistant Director in Charge. fbi.gov/contact-us/fie…
“We still believe there is someone out there who has information they may not have realized was significant until now. We know it can be a difficult decision to report information about family or friends—but this is about protecting human life."
“These pipe bombs were viable devices that could have been detonated, resulting in serious injury or death. We need the public’s help to identify the individual responsible for placing these pipe bombs to ensure they will not harm themselves or anyone else.”

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@JusticeATR “These criminal acts cheat American workers & consumers while harming competitive markets."
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NEW PHOTOS: #FBIWFO is seeking to identify those involved in the riots at the US Capitol on Jan 6, including those involved in the assault of several media members & destruction of property at media staging area at NE corner of the Capitol at approx. 5 pm. Photos #201-204 below
If you have info, call 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit tips.fbi.gov to submit information. Reference the assault on media (AOM) photo number when calling or submitting info online. Photos #205-208 below.
For more images & information, visit fbi.gov/capitolviolence.
Photos #209-211 below.
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@DCPoliceDept "Patrick McCaughey’s actions were violent, barbaric, and completely out of control."
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