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Unknown suspect (arson and sabotage case)

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Unknown suspect (arson and sabotage case)

Case
#499
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Cold Case · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024

ARSON AND SABOTAGE - PENNSYLVANIA

Justice for Unknown suspect (arson and sabotage case) — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

White male, 5'9" to 6'0" tall, longer blond or light brown hair, shoe size men's 10-11 or women's 12-13 - who is this individual and where are they now?

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evidence
Lead #2

What type of flammable liquid was used, and where did the suspect obtain it?

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location
Lead #3

Why was this specific DoD contractor facility targeted, and what is its significance?

On June 4, 2024, an unknown suspect spray-painted pro-Palestinian graffiti on a Department of Defense contractor building in State College, Pennsylvania, then attempted to enter the secure facility before fleeing. Five days later, on June 9, 2024, the same individual returned and spray-painted additional graffiti while dousing the area with flammable liquid near a natural gas pipeline, generator, and transformer before igniting it and fleeing. The FBI seeks information to identify this suspect, who remains at large and poses a potential threat to critical infrastructure.

Case
#499
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

The suspect fled in the same direction both times - what routes or safe houses might exist in that direction from Science Park Road?

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witness
Lead #5

Did anyone observe the suspect's vehicle, accomplices, or movements during either the June 4 or June 9 incidents?

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Source Narrative

Unknown Suspect State College, Pennsylvania June of 2024 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 indicating 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 men's 10 and 11 or women's 12 and 13.

Timeline of Events

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2024-06-04

First graffiti incident

Unknown suspect spray-painted pro-Palestinian graffiti stating 'FOR THE MARTYRS,' 'ESCALATE 4 RAFAH,' and 'FREE PALESTINE' on DoD contractor building. Suspect attempted to enter secure facility and fled on foot.

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2024-06-09

Arson incident

Same suspect returned in early morning hours, spray-painted 'INTIFADA IS HERE' and inverted red triangle. Suspect doused area with flammable liquid near compressed natural gas pipeline, generator, and transformer, then set fire and fled on foot.

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Case Information

Incident:June 4, 2024
Last Updated:April 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 4, 2024
Last Updated:April 29, 2026

Up to $10,000 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case