Lansdale Police Issue Notice As Hunt For Escaped Fugitive Continues

LANSDALE, PA — As the hunt for the fugitive who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison continues this week, local authorities around Montgomery County are urging residents to be on the lookout.

Lansdale Police issued a statement on the search for Michael Charles Burham, 34, the man state police said should be considered "armed and dangerous" after escaping Warren County Jail last week.

"As the search for Michael Burham continues, PSP and our law enforcement partners value support and tips received from the public," Lansdale Police said.

They urged residents to call tiplines at 717-265-9650 or 717-265-9651 with any information.

The reward for information leading to Burnham's capture has now increased to $19,500.

Burham is a suspect in a homicide who also faces arson and burglary charges. He was also associated with the kidnapping and carjacking of a local couple while trying to evade escape, according to police.

He is a "self-taught survivalist" and police seem to think he is in the rural northern part of the state where he escaped, but that's not clear.