FBI needs help from the public in identifying October ballot box arsonist

The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) field offices of Portland and Seattle are still seeking information from the public related to the series of dangerous attacks in October at ballot box locations in Vancouver and Portland.

“As law enforcement continues to investigate, we ask you to report unusual behaviors or the presence of materials and tools that could help law enforcement identify the person responsible before they act out again,” a news release by the FBI Portland Division stated. “Specifically, law enforcement is looking for someone who is unusually knowledgeable about explosives or incendiary devices, particularly thermite, and/or has an interest in grinding or welding metal.”

The FBI asks the public for help in identifying the person responsible for creating and placing the devices to ensure that they will not harm themself or others. The thermite devices the suspect has created can cause severe injuries and damage to structures, the FBI stated. To date, no one has been injured by these devices, but they are extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury, the news release added…

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