Updated at 5:10 p.m. — Patrick Aylas, the suspect in Thursday’s alleged arson incident, has been taken into custody, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says.
Earlier: Local police are looking for a Reston man wanted in connection with a Thursday morning fire on Shadbush Court.
Patrick Aylas, 54, is wanted in connection with the ongoing arson investigation.
Fire crews arrived on the 11500 block of Shadbush Court at around 4:15 a.m. yesterday to find a single-family home fully engulfed in flames, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Fire investigators quickly determined the cause of the fire was arson. No injuries were reported.
According to authorities, the police department is “actively searching” for the man.
“Call 911 with info and do not approach,” the department tweeted.
WANTED: 54yo Patrick Aylas is wanted for arson related to a house fire that occurred this morning in the 11500 blk of Shadbush Ct, Reston. @FairfaxCountyPD officers are actively searching for him. Call 911 w/ info and do not approach. pic.twitter.com/RQxENsNyHx
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 12, 2023
At 4:15 a.m. today (1/12), units were dispatched for a house fire in the 11000 block of Shadbush Court in Reston. Units arrived to find a single-family home fully involved in fire. No reported injuries at this time. Fire Investigators on scene to determine cause. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/WldBgLwhO7
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 12, 2023
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