ATF asking public for help locating occupants of vehicle who may have witnessed explosion in New Berlin

NEW BERLIN, Wis. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in conjunction with the New Berlin Police Department, continue to urge the public to report information related to the New Berlin, Wisconsin, explosions that occurred earlier last week.

Investigators are looking specifically for information related to individuals who may have been operating a vehicle Monday, Sept. 17, around 4:00 p.m. in the 18300 block of W. Coffee Road. The vehicle reportedly witnessed the explosion, stopped, took photos of the scene and then drove away.

ATF believes information related to this reported scenario is critical to the investigation and continues to offer a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the recent explosions.

Those with information can dial 1-888-ATF-BOMB, email [email protected] or submit an anonymous tip through the ReportIt app.

Evidence recovered during this investigation supports two explosive device detonations. The first occurred Saturday, Sept. 15, in the early morning hours, and the second occurred Monday, Sept. 17. There were no reported injuries related to either detonation.

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