Barry Baker, Wanted For Attacking Man With Cerebral Palsy, Is Captured: Cops

WEST CHESTER, PA — Barry Baker, the man wanted for attacking a man in West Chester with cerebral palsy, was captured at a hotel in Chester County, authorities confirmed Monday.

The capture comes just days after authorities announced a $5,000 reward for Baker. Baker, 29, had been on the run for weeks after missing his court dates, leading warrants to be issued, and eventually the reward to be posted.

United States Marshals, along with the Chester County Sheriff's Fugitive Apprehension Unit, received "hard intelligence" late Sunday night as to Baker's whereabouts, the Chester County District Attorney's Office said. Both technology and tips from the public were vital in narrowing down Baker's location, authorities said.

Baker was eventually tracked to the Clarion Hotel in Exton, on 815 Pottstown Pike. At around 7:45 a.m. on Monday morning, Baker was arrested without incident by U.S. Marshals, authorities said.

The Marshals brought Baker to the Chester County Sheriff's Office, and he was then transported to Chester County Prison, the DA's Office said.

"The United States Marshals Service always stands ready to assist our law enforcement partners in apprehending fugitives," David B. Webb, U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, said in a prepared statement. "This investigation is a great example of federal, state, and local authorities combining resources to achieve a successful result."

Baker's incident in West Chester, caught entirely on surveillance video, caused a national uproar across social media when it first became public and charges against Baker were announced.

In the video, Baker is shown mocking the victim, making fun of his walk, before turning and sucker punching him in the face.

Baker, previously of Coatesville, once owned a landscaping business in the area. His address is now listed as Georgetown, Delaware.

See Patch's full coverage of this case below:

• Video: Suspect Mocks, Then Sucker Punches Man With Cerebral Palsy
• Suspect Accused In Chester County Beating Of Man Draws National Fury
• Suspect Who Attacked Man With Cerebral Palsy In West Chester Also Stole From Military Graves

If you have any information pertinent to this case, please contact Chester County Detective Keith Cowdright at 610-344-6866.

Image via Chester County District Attorney's Office