Alleged Child Rapist On The Run, Last Seen Crossing Into NJ: Cops

UPDATE 5 PM: David Allen Hamilton Jr. was seen Friday in Solebury Township, PA and an active search is currently underway. Check back for details.

Original story:

Authorities in Pennsylvania are searching for a man who is wanted on charges of sex offenses against children, including child rape. He was last seen heading into New Jersey, police in Solebury Township, Bucks County, PA said.

According to information from Solebury Township Police, David Allen Hamilton Jr. was seen just after midnight Friday as he was crossing the Calhoun Street bridge into Trenton.

"Pay special attention to areas along the Delaware River and canal towpath," the police said.

Hamilton, 47, is charged with the rape of a child, sexual assault on a child 11 or older, indecent assault of a person less than 13 years old and other crimes. In all, he faces 12 charges. All but one of them are felonies, according to court documents.

Police said his car, a white 2016 Toyota Corolla PA-KSH7012, has been located and recovered in Morrisville, PA. He is now riding a blue bicycle that he obtained and is wearing a Boonie hat, dark jacket, light colored shorts and sneakers. He is believed to be in the Morrisville, PA or Trenton, NJ area.

A warrant for Hamilton's arrest was issued on Wednesday by Lower Southampton Township Police.

Anyone with information about Hamilton's whereabouts is asked to contact Sgt. Scott at 215-357-1235, Ext. 344, via email at gscott@LSTWP.org

Here is his photo:

Images via Solebury Twp PD