City of Warren Police – Pennsylvania

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Extensive searches of the area are still being conducted and a thorough investigation is ongoing.

Warren, PA.— Officials discovered early in the morning of Friday, July 7th that inmate Michael Charles Burham had escaped from the Warren County Prison. He was last seen wearing an orange/white striped jump suit, a denim jacket and Crocs. Inmate Burham was being held on arson and burglary charges and was a suspect in a homicide investigation. He was also associated with the prior carjacking and kidnapping of a local couple while trying to escape capture. He is considered very dangerous, and the public is asked to be vigilant and report anything out of the ordinary.

Federal, state and local resources are working cooperatively on this developing incident. Current law enforcement resources assigned to this incident include: Warren City Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Warren County EMA, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Border Patrol, Warren County Sheriff, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Jamestown (NY) Police, Bradford City Police, and Pennsylvania Game Commission. These cooperators are using available resources including ground assets (foot, K-9, motorized) and aerial resources (drones and aircraft).

The public is asked to report anything unusual to law enforcement by calling 911 and they should expect to see an increase in law enforcement presence in the area. All tips and information relating to this individual and his recapture are appreciated. An Incident Command Post has been established at the Warren County Courthouse, Warren, Pennsylvania.

Questions can be directed to the Public Information Officer at 814-688-7133.

We are asking that if you see Burham, call 911 or the appropriate Law Enforcement Agency having jurisdiction immediately and do NOT approach or try to apprehend him.