Crime & Safety

Collegeville Man Wanted by FBI

Rex Reichert is wanted for the alleged sexual abuse of two boys over 20 years ago.

According to release issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the FBI is searching for a Collegeville man wanted in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of two area boys, ages fourteen and ten, over a two-year period at his apartment in Collegeville.

According to authorities, Reichert had cared for the boys while a relative was receiving medical treatment. The boys also visited him on weekends and accompanied him on camping trips.

On Sept. 28, 1990, charged Reichert with criminal attempt with intent to commit the crime of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, criminal solicitation with the intent of promoting or facilitating the commissions of the crime of involuntary sexual intercourse, indecent assault, corruption of a minor, and endangering the welfare of children and a state warrant was issued for his arrest.

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On March 31, 1992, a federal arrest warrant was obtained for Reichert after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Reichert has been employed as a technician in a recording studio. He also has operated an amusement arcade and invented a board game that was sold commercially. He is skilled in electronics, specifically musical equipment. He has been known to wear wire-rimmed glasses and have his hair in a ponytail. Reichert may be traveling in Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, Canada, or Europe.

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The 66-year-old Reichert is described as a 5'10", 150 lbs. white male with grey hairs and grey eyes. See pictures of Reichert and an artist's sketch of what he might look like today here.

If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.


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