BARTON COUNTY– Law enforcement authorities and fire investigators in Barton County are investigating an alleged arson and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.

On Monday April 9, a suspect was seen walking away from the scene of a confirmed arson fire in the 400 block of East 4th in Ellinwood.

The suspect is described as a white male 30 to 45 years of age, 5’11” and 230 pounds.

He was wearing red mesh shorts and a dark hoodie covering his head. The suspect was seen walking in an alley at the time the fire was reported.

Loss in the arson is in excess of $12,000.

If you have information about this crime or any other crime, please call crime stoppers at 620-792- 1300 or 888-305- 1300, remember we don’t want your name, just your information.