(COLUMBIA, MO) ~ Columbia Police are currently investigating a fire incident that occurred on June 15 in the 1500 block of Paris Road. According to reports, at approximately 11:45 p.m., authorities responded to an assist fire call and discovered that an unknown assailant had set fire to the porch and an adult victim.

The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Fortunately, there was only minor damage to the property caused by the fire. The suspect is believed to have fled the scene on a bicycle towards College Avenue and was last seen wearing a hat and a white t-shirt.

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Based on witness descriptions, the possible suspect is described as a white male with brown hair and a mustache, aged between 35-40 years old, standing at approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652.

For those who wish to remain anonymous, they can provide information through CrimeStoppers at 573.875.8477 or by visiting http://www.p3tips.com/899. If the information provided leads to an arrest, individuals may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500. The case number for this incident is 2025-005473.

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