Press release from Asheville Police Department:
We are asking for help to locate David Layton Peebles who has 2 open warrants in connection to an Assault with a Vehicle. Peebles was identified as the person responsible for running over the Discount Tire store manager who confronted him as he was attempting to steal tires. The original incident location occurred at the store on Bleachery Boulevard. Peebles has open warrants for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Reckless Driving.
Detectives need your help to locate Peebles. He is described as a white man, 5’08”, 235 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He is likely driving a 2008 Toyota Highlander, black in color, with North Carolina temporary tag VV64407.
If you know Peebles’ location, or have additional information on this incident and would like to anonymously share information, you can text TIP2APD to 847411, or use the TIP2APD smartphone app. You can also share information by calling 828-252-1110.
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