Several agencies continue search for missing man in Buncombe Co.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Personnel from several departments in Buncombe County are continuing the search for a man missing since January.

The Asheville Police Department said 27-year-old Gabriel Thor Crow was last seen on January 25 on Smokey Park Highway, though recent information suggests he may be in the area of Spivey Mountain.

According to the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department, several law enforcement, fire and emergency service agencies, including K9 and drone assistance, conducted a search of Spivey Mountain and surrounding areas on Monday.

Animal and wildlife remains were located but no evidence of Crow or his whereabouts were found in the area.

“More than 120 personnel worked from 10 a.m. until after 5 p.m. yesterday during this coordinated grid search. Unfortunately, we did not locate any evidence to lead us to Mr. Crow,” says Captain Dustan Auldredge of the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. “We appreciate the public’s cooperation in remaining out of these areas during the search. The Investigation into Gabriel Crow’s disappearance is still ongoing by the Asheville Police Department.”

Crow is described as a Native American male standing 5 feet, 11 inches tall and around 170 pounds. Crow has black hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing dark-colored jeans and a black jacket.

Anyone with information on Crow’s disappearance is asked to contact the Asheville Police Department at 828-252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone app or text TIP2APD to 847411.

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