A local man is in custody after eluding police for decades.
On Thursday, the Fayette County District Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of 45-year-old Robert Scott.
He had reportedly been a fugitive for more than 23 years, following a May 2003 robbery.
A source had previously told authorities that Scott was living under his brother’s identity in Romulus, Mich., the DA’s office said.
On Wednesday, U.S. Marshals took Scott into custody with assistance from multiple other law enforcement agencies.
Scott will be extradited to Pennsylvania, where he’ll face prosecution, the DA’s office said.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, in May 2003, three people broke into a home along Sylvanus Avenue in Uniontown and robbed two people inside at gunpoint.
One of the victims reportedly tried to flee, and a gun was fired in their direction.
Scott, who is formerly from Uniontown, remained at large after the incident, police say.
Investigators determined that Scott had been using his brother’s personal information on official documents and had even gone through the Michigan court system under that identity.
When Marshals arrested him on Thursday, Scott reportedly admitted who he was.
“This arrest demonstrates the unwavering commitment of law enforcement to pursue justice, regardless of the passage of time,” state police said in a release. “We extend our appreciation to all investigators, task force members, and law enforcement partners teamwork who made this apprehension possible.”
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