Warrant Issued for Fugitive Sought in Rape of Young Family Member

September 3, 2023
Warrant Issued for Fugitive Sought in Rape of Young Family Member
Police vehicle with lights on at a crime scene.

MCKEAN COUNTY, PA – District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announced that a warrant has been issued for Robert Allen Tanner of Smethport.

The warrant was issued on Wednesday, following a criminal complaint filed by Trooper Eric Thompson of the Pennsylvania State Police – Lewis Run.

Tanner is charged with multiple sexual offenses against a juvenile, including Rape of a Child and Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse with a Child.

The charges span from September 26, 2021, to February 23.

Anyone with information on Tanner’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police – Lewis Run barracks at (814) 368-9239 or call 911.

Warrant Issued for Fugitive Sought in Rape of Young Family Member