Local Alert: Search Intensifies for Parkesburg Man Wanted on Child Rape Allegations!

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PARKESBURG, PA — Authorities in Parkesburg have issued an arrest warrant for Mark Eric Allen, 57, in connection with serious allegations involving the rape of a child and other related offenses. The Parkesburg Borough Police Department announced the warrant following an investigation initiated in April 2021.

Mr. Allen, whose current whereabouts remain unknown, is described as a Black male, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 174 pounds, with brown eyes and a bald head. He is known to frequent the City of Coatesville.

Law enforcement officials are actively seeking Mr. Allen, urging anyone with information regarding his location or any details pertinent to the ongoing investigation to come forward. Detective Rodney Discher is the point of contact for this case, and he can be reached at (610) 857-3535 or via email at rdischer@parkesburgpolice.org.

The warrant for Mr. Allen was formally issued on November 6, 2024. It is crucial to note that these charges are presently accusations, and Mr. Allen is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. As the investigation progresses, further details may be revealed.

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