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BREAKING NJ, NEW YORK: Police search for Man Possibly Wanted for NYC Bombings

Elizabeth

The FBI is asking for assistance in locating Ahmad Khan Rahami. Rahami is wanted for questioning in connection with an explosion that occurred on September 17, 2016, at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 135 West 23rd Street, New York, New York.

Police said Rahami is a 28-year-old United States citizen of Afghan descent born on January 23, 1988, in Afghanistan.

His last known address was in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Authorities said he is about 5’ 6” tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds.

Rahami has brown hair, brown eyes, and brown facial hair.

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact the FBI's Toll-Free Tipline at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), your local FBI

office, or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

UPDATE: Authorities have now linked the New York and New Jersey bombings which have been linked to Rahami.

The investigation at the Elmora Avenue location is expected to continue for the next few hours, as they continue to look for any possible.

According to an area resident, suspect was reportedly last seen in the area within a two-week period.

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