Pennsylvania State Police are asking the public to help track down a man they say sexually assaulted a minor, and an arrest warrant is already on the books. Troopers have identified the suspect as Matthew Barth, described as in his early 40s and believed to move between several Washington County communities and Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The case involves multiple allegations of sexual abuse of a minor and remains an active investigation. Officials are urging anyone with information to contact PSP Washington or submit tips online.
What police released about the suspect
State police say the suspect is 42‑year‑old Matthew Barth, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, according to WTAE. The outlet reports that Barth is from the Eighty Four area and that an arrest warrant has been issued in the case.
Charges, last‑known location and areas frequented
According to WPXI, troopers say Barth faces a series of charges that include rape of a child, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a child and other related counts. The station reports that he is known to frequent Washington, Bentleyville, Brownsville, Belle Vernon, Donora and the City of Pittsburgh, and that he was last known to live in the 400 block of Lively Road in Eighty Four. State police also say anyone whose information leads to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police Washington at 724‑223‑5200, call the PSP tips toll‑free line at 1‑800‑472‑8477, or submit a tip through the Pennsylvania State Police tip form at p3tips.com. Those contact details and the online form were included in the police bulletin reported by WTAE.
Legal status
An arrest warrant is active and Barth remains a wanted person until he is taken into custody, according to WPXI. The charges are allegations, and anyone arrested is entitled to due process and must be presumed innocent until convicted in court.
