Theft by Unlawful Taking Charge Filed in Shippen Township, Tioga County
WELLSBORO, Pa. – A criminal case has been opened against Anthony F. Allen (born August 30, 1965) of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, for a charge of theft by unlawful taking of movable property under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3921(a). The case, docket number MJ-04302-CR-0000109-2026, is pending before Magisterial District Court 04‑3‑02 in Tioga County.
The incident allegedly occurred on August 25, 2026 in Shippen Township, Tioga County. The complaint, filed on October 6, 2026 (Complaint No. F5A0BTP54G, Incident No. PA 2026‑1076624), was submitted by the Mansfield Police Service. Arresting officer Garret M. Smith of the Mansfield PSP recorded the arrest; however, the docket does not list a specific arrest date.
Magisterial District Judge Robert L. Repard issued the initial order on October 2, 2026. The case is currently listed as “Active – Awaiting Preliminary Hearing,” with the status date of October 6, 2026. No bail amount or conditions have been set at this time, and the docket notes that the defendant has not been fingerprinted.
Allen was advised of his right to apply for a public defender, but he did not request one, nor did he submit an application for appointment. The Tioga County District Attorney’s Office, represented by District Attorney’s Office staff at 118 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901 (phone 570‑724‑1350), is prosecuting the case on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
As of the latest filing, there is no disposition recorded for the charge, and the matter will proceed to a preliminary hearing where the court will determine whether sufficient evidence exists to bind the case over to the Court of Common Pleas.
The presumption of innocence remains in effect pending further court action.
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