Atlanta police are increasing the reward for information following a string of attacks they allege were targeted toward the department and those involved in the development of the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Facility.

On Tuesday, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said they have increased the total reward to $60,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of those involved in this series of arson attacks in Atlanta.

“I’m here to talk about what is happening to Atlantans,” said Chief Schierbaum. “When a group, a very small group, I want to be clear about that, a very small group is doing to use fear and intimidation in criminal acts to stop the investment in the safety of our city,” he added.

On July 1 at around 2:15 a.m., fire crews responded to a blaze in the parking deck area of the current Atlanta Police Training Academy, located on the 1000 block of South Side Industrial Park.

Eight APD motorcycles suffered “significant damage” the police department said. APD later discovered “incendiary devices,” or objects used to start fires, prompting an investigation into possible arson.

That same night, police said another precinct was targeted. The Pathforce Precinct, located on the 800 block of Memorial Drive in southwest Atlanta, sits about six miles from the training academy. Three other Atlanta Police Department vehicles were found damaged.

“We believe the intent was to set those vehicles on fire as well,” Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a previous news conference. “A citizen observed the criminal acts in progress and actually interrupted the crime.”

In addition to the arson incidents, Chief Schierbaum said at least three other crimes were committed against contractors for the training center, suggesting that those responsible were protesting development efforts.

On Tuesday, The Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, with an additional $10,000 coming from Atlanta Crime Stoppers.

“And I want to stress this. If this group is not stopped they are likely to strike again,” said Chief Schierbaum.

“It’s been a youth center, it’s been two police precincts, it has been construction sites, what is next,” questioned Schierbaum.

“Where will they go next to take this arson tool across the city?”

The investigation continues.