Asheville Police Seek Help in Finding Missing Man, Paul David Pearson

Asheville Police Call for Assistance in Locating Missing Man, Paul David Pearson

Pearson was last seen on Biltmore Avenue

Asheville, N.C., — The Asheville Police Department is soliciting the public’s assistance in locating the missing man, Paul David Pearson. The last known sighting of Pearson was in the area of 509 Biltmore Avenue on July 8.

Background Details

Pearson, a 55-year-old Caucasian male, stands at 6-foot-1-inch tall, has brown hair, blue eyes, and weighs approximately 165 pounds. A distinct characteristic of Pearson is a dragonfly tattoo prominently located on his upper arm. On the day of his disappearance, he was seen sporting a T-shirt and a pair of shorts.

Paul David Pearson was reported missing by his family on July 11. The family mentioned that Pearson is disabled, which has further heightened their worries regarding his safety and wellbeing.

Call for Public Assistance

The Asheville Police Department has issued an urgent appeal to the public for any relevant information regarding Pearson’s whereabouts. Anyone possessing any details that could aid the ongoing search and investigation is asked to promptly reach out to the Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110.

For those preferring to maintain anonymity, the Police Department has offered multiple channels for providing information. People can use the TIP2APD smartphone application — simply search for “Asheville PD” in your app store and download. In addition, text messages carrying relevant information can be sent to TIP2APD at 847411.

The Asheville Community Responds

The appeal for assistance from the City of Asheville and the wider public has garnered widespread responses, irrespective of the channels used. Numerous city residents have expressed their solidarity with Pearson’s despairing family, promising to keep their eyes open and pass on any potential leads.

Albeit the circumstances are grim, the empathetic communal response is a silver lining, demonstrating the city’s collective spirit in standing together during times of crisis.

Contact Details

As a medium to facilitate the search for Pearson, the Police Department has made available 24/7 contact options. Residents can contact the department via phone calls, text messages, and digital applications at any given hour. This is an effort aimed to encourage the public to come forward with information readily without facing any timing constraints.

The Police Department, while expressing their gratitude for the public response so far, has reiterated their request for engagement and surveillance from the city’s residents. They remained hopeful that Paul David Pearson would be located soon with the combined efforts of law enforcement and the concerned public.


Author: HERE Asheville

HERE Asheville

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