Press release from Asheville Police Department:
On August 24 the Arson Task Force, composed of representatives from the Asheville Police Department (APD) and the Asheville Fire Department (AFD), initiated an investigation of a suspicious fire that occurred at a duplex on East Chestnut Street. The Task Force’s investigation determined the cause of the fire to be arson.
After further investigation, the Asheville Police Department has charged Conor Michael Elliott (33), of Asheville with first degree arson and burning personal property.
The APD is seeking information on the whereabouts of Elliott. He is described as a white male, 33 years old, 5’9″, and weighs approximately 160 pounds. He has red hair and brown eyes.
If anyone has any information on the location of Conor Michael Elliott they are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050, if they wish to remain anonymous.
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