Missing Person Located After 'Suspicious' Downers Grove House Fire

From the Village of Downers Grove:

Posted on Sunday, December 22, 2019

Missing Person In Suspicious House Fire Incident Located

Mr. Clauser has been located. The investigation is ongoing. The Police Department would like to thank the community for their assistance.

Previously:

On December 20, 2019, at approximately 7:05 a.m., The Downers Grove Police Department responded to the 1700 block of Virginia for a suspicious house fire. The resident, Robert Clauser, was observed leaving the area on foot. He is missing and remains a person of interest in the suspicious fire at his home. Mr. Clauser is 52 years old, 5 feet 4 inches tall with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark coat and white hooded sweatshirt or a white knit hat. Police continue their efforts to locate Mr. Clauser. Anyone with information regarding the incident or Mr. Clauser's whereabouts should contact the Downers Grove Police Department at 630-434-5600.

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