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FBI offering $10K reward after man gains access to West Virginia powerplant

 


WINFIELD, W.Va. — The FBI is offering $10,000 for information on an unidentified suspect who snuck into a Putnam County powerplant in Winfield, West Virginia.

According to a press release from the FBI field office in Pittsburgh, on Dec. 30, 2023, the unidentified man gained “unauthorized access” to the John Amos Powerplant between 9 p.m. and 9:31 p.m.

The FBI did not provide any details about what the suspect is believed to have done or how they were able to enter the plant without authorization. However, the FBI did provide pictures of the suspect as well as a video of the man walking through an empty hallway.

In the provided images, the suspect is wearing navy overalls with neon orange stripes on the sleeves and is described as a white male in his late 20s to early 30s, approximately 5’9″ to 5’10” and weighing approximately 165 to 175 pounds.

The FBI also provided pictures of the suspect’s vehicle, believed to be a late 1990s to early 2000s Jeep Cherokee.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the unknown suspect involved. If you believe you have information on the suspect you can call the FBI tip line at 1-800-225-5324.

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