CLEARFIELD – District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County’s Fugitive of the Week for the week of March 30.
Shaw identified the fugitive as Brittany Mercedes Ross, 23, of Spring Avenue, DuBois. Ross is wanted for failure to appear at a preliminary hearing on March 20.
On Feb. 13, Sgt. Dustin R. Roy of the DuBois City Police Department filed a criminal complaint against Ross. He charged Ross with burglary, F1; criminal conspiracy, F1; criminal trespass, F2; and theft by unlawful taking, M1.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, on Aug. 8, 2014, police were dispatched to an alleged burglary at a West Long Avenue residence in DuBois City.
Upon investigation police alleged that Ross used a credit card to pry open a door and then entered an apartment. Once inside she allegedly removed a laptop valued at approximately $300.
It was also found that another individual served as a lookout for Ross during the alleged incident.
A preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 20, at which time Ross failed to appear and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Ross is described as a Caucasian female who stands 5 feet, 3 inches tall. She has black hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with knowledge of Ross’ 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.”