(CNN) The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person who placed pipe bombs outside the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee headquarters that were discovered in Washington, DC, on the day of the Capitol riot. Two pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican party headquarters were planted on January 5, the night before the insurrection at the Capitol, the FBI has said. The FBI released this security footage on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, as it seeks information about the person who planted pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters ahead of the January 6 riot. Authorities have said the bombs were placed between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on January 5, the night before the insurrection. "We believe the information released today will help someone recognize the suspect, or something about them," FBI assistant director in charge Steven D'Antuono said in a video statementRead More

Source: CNN March 09, 2021 20:36 UTC