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PSP TOP 10 MOST WANTED — $5,000 REWARD!

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The United States Marshals Service – Western Fugitive Task Force in Erie, PA – along with the Pennsylvania State Police BCI Fugitive Task Force, continues their active search for Michael Edward Akerly.

Akerly is wanted on a federal arrest warrant by the US Marshal's Erie, PA Field Office for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Warrant issued on 11/04/1999 by United States Magistrate Judge.
He is also wanted in Erie County by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office for rape.

Case Background

On February 4, 1998, Akerly encountered the female victim at a tavern in Erie, PA. He invited her to his residence, located in an old warehouse in the 1900 block of Plum Street in Erie City.
Once inside, Akerly brutally assaulted the victim, striking her in the head, face, and body. He was later arrested and charged but failed to appear in court, and has been a fugitive ever since.

Known Information

• Last known address: Erie County, PA

• Known to frequent:
  • Wattsburg, Erie County, PA
  • Chautauqua, New York (possibly hiding in an Amish community)
  • North Carolina

• May frequent music stores and recording studios

• Alias: “Pip”

Have Information? Contact PSP Tips

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Michael Edward Akerly is urged to contact PSP Tips at:
📞 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477)
💻 Online: https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107

All callers may remain anonymous. Tipsters could be eligible for CASH REWARD for information leading to an arrest, solving a crime or cold case, or locating a wanted or missing person.