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Department of Defense Contractor Facility / Public Safety

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Department of Defense Contractor Facility / Public Safety

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

ARSON AND SABOTAGE - PENNSYLVANIA

Justice for Department of Defense Contractor Facility / Public Safety — 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. What surveillance footage or witness accounts exist from the two incidents?

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evidence
Lead #2

What type of flammable liquid was used and where was it obtained? Can accelerant analysis provide investigative leads?

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location
Lead #3

Why was this specific DOD contractor facility targeted? What is the nature of the facility's work?

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

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

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clue
Lead #4

The suspect fled in the same direction both times. Are there residences, vehicles, or accomplices in that direction that warrant investigation?

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timeline
Lead #5

Five-day gap between incidents suggests planning and surveillance. Did anyone observe suspicious activity or reconnaissance at the site between June 4-9?

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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 but fled on foot when confronted by security.

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2024-06-09
early morning

Second Incident - Arson Attempt

Same individual returned and spray-painted 'INTIFADA IS HERE' and inverted red triangle. Suspect doused area with flammable liquid near compressed natural gas pipeline, natural gas generator, and transformer, then ignited the liquid and fled on foot.

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Case Information

Incident:June 4, 2024
Last Updated:September 3, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 4, 2024
Last Updated:September 3, 2026

Up to $10,000 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case