Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
FBI Philadelphia is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown individual in the arson and sabotage of the side of a United States Department of Defense contractor building in State College, Pennsylvania.
On June 4, 2024, an unknown individual spray painted pro-Palestinian graffiti on the side of a United States Department of Defense contractor building located on Science Park Road in State College, Pennsylvania. The graffiti stated, “FOR THE MARTYRS”, “ESCALATE 4 RAFAH”, and “FREE PALESTINE”. The suspect then tried to enter the secure facility but fled on foot after being confronted by security.
In the early morning hours of June 9, 2024, the same individual returned to the location and spray-painted the building with “INTIFADA IS HERE” as well as an inverted red triangle indicting the “rising” is here. The individual also doused the area in a flammable liquid. The area included a compressed natural gas pipeline, a natural gas generator, and a nearby transformer, all of which are in close proximity to the building. The suspect set fire to the liquid and fled on foot in the same direction as the previous incident.
The suspect is described as being White, between 5’9” and 6’0” tall, with longer blond or light brown hair, and with a shoe size between a men’s 10 and 11 or a women’s 12 and 13.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible.
If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI field office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
FBI Philadelphia can be reached at (215) 418-4000.