The FBI, in conjunction with the Defense Criminal Investigative Service and other law enforcement agencies, is seeking information regarding the placement of five hoax pipe bomb devices at United States Military Recruiting Centers in Oregon since March of 2007. On March 24, 2007, a hoax bomb device was discovered at a United States Marine Corps Recruiting Center in Salem, Oregon. On May 10, 2007, a hoax bomb device was located at an Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Portland, Oregon. On August 11, 2007, a hoax bomb device was found at an Armed Forces Recruiting Center in Astoria, Oregon. On November 18, 2007, a hoax bomb device was located at a United States Army Recruiting Center in Salem, Oregon. On May 19, 2008, a hoax bomb device was discovered at a United States Army Recruiting Station in Newport, Oregon.

Most of the devices had the phrase "Die Weisse Rose" printed on them, which is German for "The White Rose." Historically, "Die Weisse Rose" was the name of a small group of anti-Hitler activists who protested against hate during World War II.

Writing found on hoax pipe bomb

The FBI is offering a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for these crimes.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FBI OFFICE OR THE NEAREST AMERICAN EMBASSY OR CONSULATE.