Camp Auschwitz Wearer Arrested at His Residence, Ordered to Stay Away From D.C.
Protesters supporting U.S. President Donald Trump gather gather in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol after groups breached the building's security on January 06, 2021 in Washington, DC. Pro-Trump protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building during demonstrations in the nation's capital. Win McNamee/Getty Images

The man wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" shirt during the Capitol riot was arrested on Wednesday in Virginia, according to officials.

The suspect was identified as Robert Keith Packer, 56, was held in custody in Western Tidewater Regional Jail by the U.S. Marshals Service at 8:53 a.m.

Packer was seen at the Capitol riot wearing the Camp Auschwitz shirt, according to an NBC News report.

The suspect was arrested at his residence, as per a Federal Bureau of Investigation affidavit.

He also appeared on Wednesday in a virtual hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas Miller in Norfolk, Vac., according to an NPR report.

Packer is currently facing two criminal counts, which includes knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority. He is also facing a charge of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

The affidavit also stated that Packer was first identified by media outlets and that the FBI matched photographs taken at the Capitol with Packer's driver's license.

The affidavit also included both images of Packer both outside and inside the Capitol that had appeared on social media and on British television network.

Suspect has history of arrests

Packer is hiring his own lawyer for this case. However, it was reported that he was released on his own recognizance, according to a Norfolk Wavy report.

He will not be required to pay bond but will have to stay away from Washington D.C., and will have to appear in a virtual hearing in D.C. District Court on Jan. 19.

A store owner in Newport News contacted law enforcement after seeing Packer's photo being circulated in the media. The store owner was reported to recognize Packer being him a frequent customer at a convenience store in the city.

Authorities used the photo of Packer wearing "Camp Auschwitz" sweatshirt to help and identify him.

Packer previously worked as a welder and pipe-fitter. It was reported that he was a long-time extremist who has had a couple of run-ins with the law.

Packer is one of the people arrested after the violent riot and breach at the Capital riot. The FBI is asking anyone with information about the insurrection to use their online tips.

Anyone with information may also call 1-800-CALL-FBI to report tips and information connected to the ongoing investigation.

The Capitol riot caused five people's death, which includes a Capitol police officer. In addition, at least three lawmakers contracted COVID-19 following the breach.

Some distinct figures that were arrested were QAnon proponent Jake Angeli, Josiah Colt, and Aaron Mostofsky, who is a son of a New York Judge.

Olympic gold-medal swimmer Klete Keller was recently charged in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot.

Camp Auschwitz reference

Camp Auschwitz is the complex of German labor and extermination camps in Poland during World War II. The said camp caused more than one million people murdered, mostly Jews.

Packer's sweatshirt also included the words "Work Brings Freedom," which is an inexact translation of the German slogan that was posted over the camp's entrance gate.