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Unknown suspect - property damage and arson case
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
ARSON AND SABOTAGE - PENNSYLVANIA
Justice for Unknown suspect - property damage and arson case — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1White 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 can help identify this individual?
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evidence
Lead #2What type of flammable liquid was used, and can accelerant analysis or purchase records help trace the suspect?
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location
Lead #3Why did the suspect target this specific DoD contractor facility, and does the suspect have prior connections to State College or the organization?
On June 4, 2024, an unknown suspect 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 individual returned and spray-painted additional messaging while dousing the area with flammable liquid near critical infrastructure including a natural gas pipeline and generator, then set the fire and fled. The suspect remains at large, and investigators seek information to identify this individual who poses a potential threat to critical infrastructure and public safety.
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timeline
Lead #4What motivated the five-day gap between the first graffiti incident and the arson attempt - was the suspect planning or gathering materials?
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clue
Lead #5The suspect fled on foot in the same direction both times - are there nearby residences, vehicles, or transit routes that could indicate where the suspect was staying or traveling?
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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 morningSecond incident with arson
Same suspect 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 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 4, 2024
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case