Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation,
The FBI asked the public in a news conference for help to find the person who set 3 ballot boxes on fire with incendiary devices in the Portland Vancouver area last fall. They are offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Agents said the suspect used Thermite devices composed of metal shavings and iron oxide (rust) welded together. Here’s what they asked the public to be on the lookout for:
Between October 8th, 2024 and now,
- Did someone brag or show approval or admiration for the person who placed the devices on the ballot boxes?
- Did someone follow the story of these ballot box fires very closely or exhibit an unusual response to the reporting of this story?
- Did someone show increased anxiety about the topic or express fears about being identified as a suspect?
- Did you notice unusual packages or storing of metal shavings or unexplained fire damage to a home or other structure, a field, or a wilderness area?
- Did you notice unusual behaviors such as someone researching thermite, grinding metals, and obtaining small scraps of metal (including pipe endcaps, nuts, and bolts) or welding small projects?
- Did someone you know recently dispose of or stop using a Volvo S-60 sedan? (2003-2004 model)
The description of the suspect is a 30-40 year old white male with thinning hair, who may have some experience with metal working and welding.
If you have any tips you can call 1-800-Call-FBI. Click here for further information.
