PHOENIX — Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Phoenix Field Division Special Agent in Charge
Thomas Atteberry today announces a $10,000 reward for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the recent criminal
bombings in Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona. ATF, FBI, Glendale Police Department,
and the Phoenix Police Department are currently investigating these incidents.
Three Victim-Operated Improvised
Explosive Devices (VOIEDs), contained within yellow plastic 6-volt handheld
flashlights, exploded when victims found these apparently discarded items and
tried the on/off switches in order to determine if the flashlights worked. Two
of these incidents took place in Glendale, Arizona, on May 13 and May 14, 2012.
The other incident took place in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 24, 2012. Five people
received minor injuries related to the detonation of these three (3) devices.
Further details about the IEDs will be withheld to avoid compromising the
criminal investigation.
• May 13, 2012, Glendale, Arizona – The
flashlight was left near a business and discovered in the landscaping area for
the business. Two individuals received minor injuries.
• May 14, 2012, Glendale, Arizona – The
flashlight was discovered in the landscaping area for a second business. One
individual received minor injuries.
• May 24, 2012, Phoenix, Arizona – The
flashlight was found by an employee of a Salvation Army Rehabilitation facility
while sorting through donations to the Salvation Army. Two individuals received
minor injuries.
"We are offering a $10,000 reward
for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or
persons responsible for these criminal bombings," said Thomas Atteberry,
Special Agent in Charge of ATF. "Our immediate concern is that of public
safety, if anyone discovers a flashlight that does not belong to them or
appears out of place, no matter the color or shape, DO NOT attempt touch or
manipulate the flashlight in any way. We are confident the public can assist in
providing additional information.”
Anyone with information about this crime
is encouraged to call ATF's toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-888-ATF-BOMB
(1-888-283-2662).
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