ATF OFFERS $5,000 REWARD FOR WAL MART DEVICE
Authorities Determine Explosive Device was Authentic

BOONE -– The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for placing an illegal explosive device at the front entrance of the Wal Mart Store in Boone, N.C., during the early morning hours on July 20, 2008.

The investigation is being conducted jointly by ATF, the Boone PoliceDepartment and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI).
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact these agencies at the following numbers:

Boone Police Department at (828) 268-6959
NC SBI at (800) 334-3000
ATF bomb hotline at 1-(888) ATF BOMB, (that is 1 888 283-2662)

All information will be treated confidentially, and callers will remain anonymous if they request.

ATF is the federal agency with jurisdiction for investigating explosions and fire.