CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A massive manhunt is currently underway in northern Chester County as local law enforcement and Pennsylvania State Police continue their search for 34-year-old Danelo Souza Cavalcante, an escaped convict. Cavalcante broke out of the Chester County prison around 8:30 AM on August 31, 2023.
The fugitive was last seen wearing either green pants or gray shorts and a white tee shirt. Cavalcante, a Brazilian national, was serving a life sentence for homicide. He is also wanted on additional homicide charges in his home country.
On the evening of September 9, 2023, Cavalcante is believed to have stolen a white 2020 Ford Transit van from Baily’s Dairy Farm on Lenape Unionville Road in West Chester. The vehicle, bearing Pennsylvania registration ZST8818, was recovered the following day in East Nantmeal Township, Chester County.
Law enforcement officials are now concentrating their search efforts in the area where the stolen van was found.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Cavalcante’s whereabouts to call 911 or the PSP Command Post at (610) 344-4691 or (610) 344-4690. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers toll-free number at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107.
In a bid to expedite Cavalcante’s capture, a total reward of $25,000 has been offered for any information leading to his apprehension.
Officials have issued a stern warning that anyone found aiding Cavalcante will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement immediately.
Information is subject to change at any time as additional details may emerge. Information, a criminal complaint, or an arrest is not a declaration of guilt. A suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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