NEW YORK – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) have announced
a combined reward of up to $25,000 (up to $12,500 from ATF, up to $10,000 from
NYPD, and up to $2,500 from Crime Stoppers) for information leading to the
arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the explosion
which took place on July 3, 2016, at approximately 10:52 a.m. in Central Park,
in close proximity to the 60th Street and 5th Avenue entrance. The explosion
resulted in a severe injury to one victim.
In addition, ATF and NYPD are calling on any individuals who
may have taken photographs or video at the location of the explosion prior to
July 3, 2016, to provide copies to investigators. Anyone wanting to provide
that imagery or any information about the explosion should contact Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (800-577-8477) or ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477).
Tips may also be submitted by email at ATFTips@atf.gov (link sends e-mail),
through the ATF web site at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips, or through the
ReportIt® app, available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store and by
visiting www.reportit.com (link is external). All tips will be kept
confidential.