East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is calling on Knoxville-area residents to help track down 59-year-old Timothy Bryan Smelcer, who is wanted on felony and misdemeanor warrants and faces charges that include reckless driving and two counts of theft. He is described as about 6-foot-1 and 150 pounds and is believed to spend time in the Fountain City area of north Knoxville. Crime Stoppers says tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to his arrest.
The alert, posted on March 6, lists Smelcer’s date of birth as June 19, 1966, and his last known address on Lively Road in Maryville, and notes that all warrants were active as of that date, according to the East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers Facebook page. The post also offers a clothing description that could help someone spot him: brown or tan Carhartt-style overalls.
Where He’s Been Seen
Investigators say Smelcer is believed to frequent familiar spots in Fountain City, including the neighborhood park and a busy fast-food corner along North Broadway. Fountain City Park sits near Hotel Road and N. Broadway, according to KnoxvilleTennessee.com, and the McDonald’s at 5055 N. Broadway is a well-traveled spot where families and commuters often pass through. Officials are hoping someone in those everyday crowds recognizes him.
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