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Reward Upped To $75K For Info About Suspect With Pipe Bombs On Day Of US Capitol Riots

WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- Officials have increased the reward for information about a person who left two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the same day as the U.S. Capitol riots.

Thursday morning, the FBI's Washington Field Office said the reward is now $75,000, up from $50,000.

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The pipe bombs were found at the headquarters of the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee around 1 p.m. and 1:15 p.m., respectively.

A law enforcement source previously told CBS News the pipe bombs were viable.

Photos: Suspect Who Allegedly Left Pipe Bombs At RNC, DNC Headquarters

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Police in the nation's capital have released photos of persons of interest who stormed the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021. The FBI says this person is sought after two suspected pipe bombs were found at the RNC and DNC headquarters. Credit: FBI
Washington Pipe Bomb Suspect NEW
The FBI released new photos Monday showing the suspect wanted for allegedly leaving pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC headquarters at the time of the riots at the U.S. Capitol. Credit: FBI
Washington Pipe Bomb Suspect NEW
The FBI released new photos Monday showing the suspect wanted for allegedly leaving pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC headquarters at the time of the riots at the U.S. Capitol. Credit: FBI
Washington Pipe Bomb Suspect NEW
The FBI released new photos Monday showing the suspect wanted for allegedly leaving pipe bombs at the RNC and DNC headquarters at the time of the riots at the U.S. Capitol. Credit: FBI

Anyone with information should contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit fbi.gov/uscapitol.

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