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The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting the Gibsonville Police Department in the investigation of homemade explosive devices found in a Gibsonville residential area.
At least five homemade explosive devices have been found on Wood Street since Jan. 22, and residents reported hearing explosions over the past few months, police said.
The FBI is now offering a reward of $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved. The previous reward from Gibsonville police and the Alamance County Sheriff's Office was $2,000.
“The FBI is extremely concerned someone is reckless enough to build these devices and careless enough to leave them lying around a neighborhood for anyone to find. We are grateful no one has been hurt and committed to finding out who is responsible. We hope the community will help us resolve this dangerous situation,” said Robert R. Wells, special agent in charge of FBI Charlotte.
Anyone who sees a suspicious device shouldn't touch it and should call 911. Anyone with information about these explosive devices can contact FBI Charlotte at 704-672-6100 or the Gibsonville Police Department at 336-449-6677.
— Breaking news reporter Rachel Berry can be reached at rberry@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @racheldberry.
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