Vehicle of interest released in power grid attack

The FBI and the Moore County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for assistance to find a minivan seen on Dec. 3, 2022, the night of two electrical substation shootings.

Multiple shots were fired at Duke Energy electrical substations located approximately 10 miles apart in West End and Carthage. The damage caused a massive power outage for nearly 45,000 people, lasting five days.

“The occupant(s) of the van may have information relevant to the investigation,” said the FBI in a press release. “Agents and detectives are conducting numerous lawful methods to locate the van. We also know the public can provide valuable information to augment law enforcement investigations.”

The van is likely a silver or light blue, 2011-2017, Honda Odyssey.

Investigators are asking anyone who saw the van the night of the shooting between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI (225-5324), the Moore County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 910-947-4444, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

There is a combined reward of up to $100,000. The FBI, Moore County, the North Carolina governor’s office, and Duke Energy are each offering up to $25,000 for information to solve the case.

Contributed/Courtesy photo.

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