FBI offering $20,000 reward in search for suspect in downtown Atlanta ICE building arson attack

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The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information about an arson attack that officials say targeted the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta.

The incident was reported around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20, according to FBI Atlanta. The agency said personnel and evidence technicians were at the site collecting evidence.

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"There is no known threat to public safety at this time," the FBI said in a statement.

Atlanta police confirmed officers responded to reports of an object being thrown at 180 Ted Turner Drive SW. No injuries or active fire were reported, police said.

On Wednesday afternoon, investigators shared surveillance footage of a man the FBI said a suspect in the incident. Investigators believe the man fled southbound on Ted Turner Drive after allegedly throwing the device.

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In a statement, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr called the attack "unacceptable and will not be tolerated."

"Those responsible must be prosecuted, and we stand ready to assist our federal partners with whatever they need," Carr said,

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the case to call the FBI's Toll-Free tipline at 1-800-225-5324) or their local FBI office.

CBS News Atlanta has reached out to ICE for more information. We will update this story when we hear back. 

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