Iowa Department of Public Safety
Larry L. Noble, Commissioner
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Des Moines, Iowa 50319

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John F. Quinn, Director

For immediate release:  
Monday, August 1, 2011  
Des Moines, Iowa  

Law Enforcement Asks Iowans for Help in Finding Home Owners & Vehicle in Warren County Fire Investigation

Warren County, IOWA --- Law enforcement officials in central Iowa are requesting the assistance of Iowans in locating the owners of a home that was destroyed by fire late Saturday night, and the whereabouts of a vehicle belonging to the residents.

The home of James “Bill” Wood and Kaidena “Kay” Wood was found engulfed in flames at 11:35 PM on Saturday, July 30, 2011.  The residents could not be located.  Police and fire officials were called immediately and got the fire under control during the night.  The Division of Criminal Investigation and the State Fire Marshal’s office were called to assist the Warren County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.

Investigators found one body in the home, but the identity has not yet been confirmed.   They are seeking the public’s help in locating Kaidena “Kay” Lozelle Wood, age 72, and James “Bill” Wood, age 79.  They also are seeking information on a vehicle belonging to the Woods, a 2009 red Chevrolet Silverado pickup, with Iowa license plate number 426 SOC. Law Enforcement is attempting to locate anyone that may have seen this vehicle from Friday, July 29, 2011 through Sunday, July 31, 2011.

Anyone with information about Kaidena “Kay” Wood or James “Bill” Wood or the vehicle should call the Warren County Dispatch Center at 515-961-1122, or Iowa State Patrol Communications at 515-323-4360.

Wood Truck Front

Wood Truck Side

 

Kaidena Wood

Kaidena "Kay" Wood, 72 yrs.

James Wood

James "Bill" Wood, 79 yrs.

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