The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new, higher-quality surveillance footage showing the individual who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021.
The updated footage, published on October 22, 2025, offers previously unreleased video clips and longer sequences that show the suspect’s movements more clearly.
The release marks the latest effort by the FBI to solve one of the longest-running unsolved cases connected to the January 6 events.
Authorities confirmed that the reward for information leading to the suspect’s identification, arrest, and conviction has been increased to $500,000.
“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,” the Bureau announced.
The suspect is seen in the video wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gloves, and a mask, carrying a backpack that investigators believe contained the devices.
The person was captured walking through several Capitol Hill neighborhoods between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the evening of January 5.
Both pipe bombs were found the following day outside the DNC and RNC headquarters. They were safely neutralized before they could detonate, and no injuries occurred.
FBI analysts determined that the devices were constructed with the chemical components of black powder and equipped with kitchen timers.
Even after reviewing thousands of leads and interviewing hundreds of witnesses, investigators have yet to identify the suspect responsible.
Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino reaffirmed the Bureau’s commitment to finding the individual behind the attempted attack.
“If you have information regarding this critical investigation, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI,” Bongino said. “Even the smallest tip could be the key to closing this case.”
The FBI says it has processed over 1,000 interviews and reviewed more than 43,000 video files tied to the ongoing investigation.
In recent weeks, new information has emerged after FBI Director Kash Patel transmitted laboratory analyses and key witness interviews to Congress.
Those documents, obtained by Just the News, show that both bombs contained explosive components but did not include the term “viable” in the FBI’s laboratory report.
This detail has raised new questions about whether the devices were capable of detonating or if they served another purpose that night.
The timeline has also come under scrutiny, as both bombs were found roughly
Director Patel confirmed that all materials related to the case have been turned over to congressional oversight committees for further review.
Deputy Director Bongino said the Bureau would continue pursuing every lead until the case is solved. “This investigation remains active, and our agents are committed to following the evidence wherever it leads,” he stated.
The enhanced footage, now circulating on social media and the FBI’s official website, gives the public the clearest view yet of the suspect’s route through Washington.
Officials hope that viewers may recognize the person’s movements, clothing, or backpack and come forward with identifying information.
Security experts note that the case stands as one of the most complex domestic investigations in recent FBI history.
The renewed attention, combined with the $500,000 reward, could finally generate the tip that has eluded investigators for nearly five years.
The FBI continues to urge anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a confidential tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
When we come home, our house should always make us feel safe and secure, without any danger.
It’s our safe place where we can rest after a long morning or afternoon.
Many people feel safest when they’re at home, so it’s important to make sure that safety is never affected when they’re there.
A lot of people put surveillance cameras on their property to protect their privacy and safety.
But even with these safety measures, thieves are still coming up with new ways to break into people’s homes without permission.
A woman from Texas named Kim Fleming Cernigliaro recently told a story to make people more aware of a new method thieves are using to get into homes.
When someone knocked on the door, Kim was home by herself. It sounded like the knocking had turned into a beating.
She was smart not to open the door because she wasn’t expecting anyone to come in.
Since the knocking kept getting louder, she got scared and chose to wait a while before going outside to see if anyone was still there.
When it looked like the person had left after some time, she went downstairs and opened the front door.
Then she saw a band of rubber on the door handle. She called the police right away to report the event, but she didn’t know what it meant.
As soon as the police arrived, they said that other people in the area had found rubber bands on their door knobs.
They explained the reason why thieves use this strange technique.
When a person answers the door and takes the latch off to open it, the rubber band stays in place.
Having this makes it easy for thieves to get inside the house.
The homeowner can’t close and lock the door because the rubber band keeps the latch open.
Kim is now determined to let other people know about this new strategy and tell them to be extra careful when opening the door for someone they don’t know.
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