Franklin County authorities searching for Buckner man ‘considered dangerous’

Franklin County authorities are seeking public assistance in locating Robert E. Hartley, a Buckner man wanted and considered dangerous.

Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones said that Hartley was free on bond for arson and burglary and is presently wanted for arson, burglary and felony theft.

Jones said that authorities believe Hartley may be in a dark blue 2008 Chevrolet pickup truck with a regular cab and long bed. The truck, which has been reported stolen, has Illinois license plates 11486S.

Hartley is listed as 6-feet-1 and 230 pounds.

Jones said his office has no evidence that Hartley is armed but cautioned that he is “considered dangerous.”  In a press release the sheriff’s office stated that there is no evidence Hartley is armed, but he should be considered dangerous, the sheriff said.

“If observed, we are requesting the public to not approach Hartley,” Jones said, “but immediately call law enforcement or 911.”