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Note to media: All interview requests related to this reward will be handled by the FBI’s Seattle Field Office. Contact Seattle.Media@fbi.gov if you wish to request an interview or have further questions.
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The FBI’s Seattle Field Office is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person responsible setting incendiary fires at two ballot boxes in Vancouver, Washington, and one in Portland, Oregon. The FBI's Seeking Information poster can be found here: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/ballot-box-fires
On October 8, 2024, between 3:30 and 4:00 a.m., an unknown individual placed an improvised incendiary device on a ballot drop box in Vancouver, Washington. Subsequently, on October 28, 2024, between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m., improvised incendiary devices were placed on ballot drop boxes in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.
A surveillance camera captured images of an early 2003 to 2004 Volvo S-60 sedan, dark in color, with dark wheels and a light-colored interior, driven by the suspect believed to responsible for these crimes. The vehicle does not have a Volvo logo on the front grill. At the time of the October 28, 2024, incidents, the vehicle also displayed a fraudulent temporary Washington license plate on the rear and no front license plate. The plate, which is not associated with a Volvo, may no longer be on the vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle is described as a White male, approximately 30 to 40 years old with thinning hair. It is believed that he may have some experience with metal work and welding.
Anyone with information is asked to call your nearest FBI office, provide information online at tips.fbi.gov, or call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).
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The FBI Seattle and Portland Field Offices will host a call for news media announcing a seeking information poster with significant reward for the ballot box fires occurring in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, in October 2024. The moderated conference call will provide opening remarks and a brief Q&A session.
WHEN: Today, Wednesday, November 13, at 12:30 p.m. PST
WHO:
WHERE: Due to a limited number of phone lines, the dial-in number will be provided to media who RSVP to seattle.media@fbi.gov.
OPEN PRESS: All remarks, including Q and A, will be on the record. Recording is allowed for broadcast.
NOTE: Media must RSVP by 11:30 a.m. and will be provided the dial-in information shortly before the start of the call.
Please RSVP to seattle.media@fbi.gov with the email address of the person(s) attending the event, so that we may reach them directly if details change.