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Fugitive of Week  

Case # 878




JOSE ORTIZ COLLASO 
JOSEPH JAMES COLEMAN WILLIAM VAN SCOTEN

Crime:   Escape 

Date of Release: May 21, 2002

Description:

 See Below

 

 

  



 PENNSYLVANIA CRIME STOPPERS IS OFFERING A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $2,000.00 THAT LEADS TO THE THE ARREST OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ESCAPEES.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Wyoming in Luzere County continue to seek the whereabouts of the following three-subjects that are wanted for Escape. After serving-out most of their sentences, each of the following individuals failed to return to official detention, where they were to remain until successful completion of the program, paroled, transferred or, until the expiration of their sentence. By failing to do so, they are now classified as Escapees.

No photographs are available for any of the suspects. 

JOSE ORTIZ COLLASO JOSEPH JAMES COLEMAN WILLIAM VAN SCOTEN
Original Charge: Murder 



Date of Escape:
November  24, 1973

Hispanic Male - 64 Years of age.
5' 7" - 160 lbs. - Small Build
Black Hair - Brown Eyes
Original Charge: Attempted Murder, Attempted Robbery and Theft 

Date of Escape:
February 20, 1982

White Male - 58 Year of Age
6' - 170 lbs.
2"-Scar middle of forehead
Blonde Hair - Blue Eyes 
Original Charge: Burglary 


Date of Escape:
June 17, 1972

White Male - 72 Years of Age
5' 6" - 150lbs. 
Brown Hair - Blue Eyes 
Tattoos: Girl R/Shoulder,
Cross L/R Arm, Heart L/hand, Star L/Hand




What You Can Do:

If you have information on this "Fugitive Of The Week" or any other serious crime or wanted Person, call Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers Toll Free at 1-800-4PA-TIPS. Callers could be eligible for cash rewards up to $ 2,000.00 and you may remain anonymous.


All information is accurate as of Release Date
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