CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week for the week of Jan. 26.
Shaw identified the fugitive as Nicole Marie Coleman, 23, of Bigler Avenue, Clearfield. Coleman is wanted for failure to appear at Criminal Call on Jan. 22.
On Aug. 6, 2014, Officer Levi Olson of the Lawrence Township police filed a criminal complaint against Coleman. He charged Coleman with forgery, F3; theft by unlawful taking, M2; theft by deception, M2; receiving stolen property, M2; and theft by deception, M3.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Aug. 5, 2014, police received a report about an alleged theft and a forged check. Upon investigation it was found that Coleman had unlawfully removed a check, U.S. currency, and various pieces of jewelry from the victim’s apartment.
It was found that Coleman had forged the victim’s signature on the check and cashed it. Additionally, it was determined that Coleman had sold the victim’s jewelry in exchange for U.S. currency.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for Aug. 27, 2014, at which time all charges were held for court. On Jan. 22, Coleman failed to appear for Criminal Call and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Coleman is described as a Caucasian female standing 5 feet, 5 inches tall. She has brown hair and eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Coleman’s location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at 800-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site at “www.ClearfieldDA.org” and selecting “Report A Crime.”