$50,000 Reward Offered in Tippecanoe Courthouse Attempted Bombing

Investigators Ask for the Public's Help in Solving Decade Old Case

LAFAYETTE, Ind., May 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Office and
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are offering a reward of up to $50,000
for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s)
responsible for the attempted bombing of the Tippecanoe County Courthouse.

On Aug. 2, 1998, at approximately 10 p.m., a Tippecanoe deputy sheriff
responded to the courthouse to investigate a report of a fire. The deputy
found a pickup truck had been driven into the Fourth Street entrance. An
improvised explosive device was contained in the bed of the truck. The
explosive device did not detonate, but the ensuing fire caused significant
damage to the courthouse.

Investigators are asking for the public's help in solving this case. Evidence
and leads have been explored, but more information is needed. Now is the time
for those persons with information that could lead to the arrest and
conviction of the perpetrator(s) to come forward as the statute of limitations
will expire soon. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-78CRIME
(1-800-782-7463). Callers may remain anonymous.

The Tippecanoe County Sheriffs Office, ATF, FBI, Indiana State Police, and
Lafayette Police Department are jointly investigating the case.

Contacts:
SA Kim Riddell, ATF, PIO
(330)707-2300

Deputy Tom Lehman
(765)423-9388

SOURCE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

SA Kim Riddell, ATF, PIO, +1-330-707-2300, or Deputy Tom Lehman,
+1-765-423-9388