BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio — The Belmont County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio has announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for Tyler Wayne Barker, 32, on for a felony offense of rape involving a juvenile victim.
The warrant was issued out of Eastern Division Court following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office into a reported sex offense that occurred in Pultney Township. Authorities say the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Suspect Description:
- Name: Tyler Wayne Barker
- Age: 32
- Race: Caucasian male
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches to 6 feet 3 inches
- Weight: 195–200 pounds
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Blue
- Last known whereabouts: Shadyside and Bellaire areas in Ohio
The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Barker. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office at 740-695-7933 or their local police department.
Sheriff James G. Zusack expressed gratitude to the Harmony House Child Advocacy Center, Belmont County Children Services, and the Belmont County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance in the case.
