Westmoreland County, PA – A man wanted on multiple felony charges was taken into custody early Friday after Pennsylvania State Police located him at a motel in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, 39-year-old Jacob Shane Penrose was arrested at approximately 12:15 a.m. on September 19, 2025, by the Fugitive Apprehension Unit and members of the Troop A Greensburg Patrol. Penrose was transported to the Indiana County Jail, where he awaits a preliminary arraignment.
Police said Penrose faces several charges, including unlawful taking or disposition of a vehicle, flight to avoid apprehension, and a summary Vehicle Code violation. The charges stem from an incident on September 18 in Young Township, Indiana County, where Penrose allegedly stole an unattended 2006 Ford Escape. That vehicle has since been recovered.
In addition to the vehicle theft case, Penrose was previously wanted in connection with a September 17 robbery investigation. Troopers allege that Penrose threatened a man during an attempted motorcycle theft in Creekside Borough before fleeing the scene.
Penrose has been described as a non-Hispanic male, approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is also known to have tattoos on the front of his neck.
Anyone with additional information about related cases involving Penrose is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police Troop A at 724-357-1960 or call PSP Tips at 1-800-472-8477.
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