Found Deceased PA - Matthew James Branning & co-worker, Michael Allen Stark (arrested), Perkasie Boro, 15 Oct 2021

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- Bucks County,
Pennsylvania -
- 15 October 2021 -

Matthew James Branning, 50
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Silver 2002 Lexus RX-300
Four Door Sport Utility Vehicle
PA Rear Plate: KWS-5619

Bucks County,
is in South-Eastern, PA.
Day Six

1)) Bucks County Crime Watch:
CASE: Missing Person

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[realanastasia]

Alert Issued For Missing Bucks Man Possibly In South Jersey

 

[Filly]

His family must be worried sick.

Still missing.

 

[Unsolved]

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[JerseyGirl]

Where are Missing Perkasie Men? Police Ask for Tips

According to police, Branning “was last seen at his place of employment in Silverdale Borough, Bucks County, on Friday afternoon, Oct. 15, 2021.”

Police added that Branning may have been traveling in the area of Egg Harbor Township in southern New Jersey, and said he was believed to be operating a silver 2002 Lexus SUV with the Pennsylvania registration KWS-5619. Police also shared a photo of the vehicle, along with a photo of Branning.

On Monday, Nov. 1, police revealed in a second Crimewatch post that they are now seeking a second missing man who they identified as one of Branning’s coworkers.

Police said 47-year-old Michael Allen Stark “was also last heard from on Friday, Oct 15, 2021,” and “may be traveling with or operating Branning’s silver 2002 Lexus SUV with Pennsylvania registration KWS-5619.”

 

[NervousNellie]

Wow, so strange!

I went down a shallow rabbit hole in Branning's family's social media. I couldn't find any social media for Stark, or anyone looking for him (other than LE).

 

[bykerladi]

Egg Harbor Township? I may just go on a car trip tomorrow....

 

[siliconrod]

Why does LE believe that MB might be in south NJ. Was his car seen there or does he or MS have friends or family in the area. This is a strange one.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Why does LE believe that MB might be in south NJ. Was his car seen there or does he or MS have friends or family in the area. This is a strange one.

They may have picked up the plate from toll readers.

 

[NervousNellie]

Why does LE believe that MB might be in south NJ. Was his car seen there or does he or MS have friends or family in the area. This is a strange one.

It's possible (likely, IMO) a family member pinged his phone location when MB didn't come home from work 10/15/21. JMO.

 

[siliconrod]

MS went missing the same day as MB but wasn't reported missing until Nov.1 or at least thats way I read the article. I wonder why the delay. No other updates in MSM and no SM sites I could find.

 

[Unsolved]

Does anyone know what type of work they did as co-workers?

 

[Kimkimba]

Does anyone know what type of work they did as co-workers?

I’ve been searching and haven’t found anything.

Are they saying they may be together because they’re both missing? Or is it some other reason?

 

[Trackergd]

This will be interesting. The pine barrens and rural nature of South Jersey can make finding a person and a vehicle problematic. When I used to hike and explore the barrens, about every other time out I would find an abandoned vehicle on a sand road in the middle of nowhere. Given it's popularity with the mob for disposing of bodies, I guess it's lucky I never stumbled upon one.

 

[realanastasia]

I’ve been searching and haven’t found anything.

Are they saying they may be together because they’re both missing? Or is it some other reason?

The comments by family suggest Stark is suspected of having something to do with Branning’s disappearance.

 

[realanastasia]

I was hoping to find social media for these two men, beyond what’s already been shared above, but turned up nothing new. I found this article which mentions Stark was sentenced to prison back in the ‘90s for robbing a fast food restaurant, though. THREE MEN GET PRISON FOR TACO BELL ROBBERY

 

[Unsolved]

I was hoping to find social media for these two men, beyond what’s already been shared above, but turned up nothing new. I found this article which mentions Stark was sentenced to prison back in the ‘90s for robbing a fast food restaurant, though. THREE MEN GET PRISON FOR TACO BELL ROBBERY

He also robbed pizza delivery places:

MAN SENTENCED IN DOMINO'S HOLDUP ROBBER FORCED WORKERS INTO FREEZER IN L. NAZARETH

 

[NervousNellie]

Wow, so strange!

I went down a shallow rabbit hole in Branning's family's social media. I couldn't find any social media for Stark, or anyone looking for him (other than LE).

Quoting my own post... I haven't found any updates from LE or MSM. I did, however, find a social media post by Stark's sister saying he's missing.

I hope these men are found.

 

[YaYa_521]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
NamUs #MP86298
Matthew James Branning,
Male, White / Caucasian
Date of Last Contact October 15, 2021
NamUs Case Created November 12, 2021
Missing From Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Missing Age 50 Years
Height 5' 10" (70 Inches)
Weight 180 lbs
Hair Color Gray or Partially Gray
Eye Color Blue

2002 Lexus RX300
Style SUV
Color Aluminum/Silver
State Pennsylvania
License Plate KWS-5619

Circumstances of Disappearance - Matthew was last seen on the afternoon of Oct 15, 2021 at his place of employment. He has not been seen or contacted his family since. Also missing is his vehicle, a silver 2002 Lexus RX300 with PA registration KWS-5619. He may be in the company of a co-worker Michael Stark who is also missing.

Perkasie Borough Police Department
Russ Closs, Detective Sergeant
Address 311 South 9th Street Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944
County Bucks County
Main Phone (215) 257-6876
Website URL Police Department
Agency Case Number 20211016M0009
Date Reported October 16, 2021

 

[YaYa_521]

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
NamUs #MP86300
Michael Allen Stark,
Male, Hispanic / Latino
Date of Last Contact October 15, 2021
NamUs Case Created November 12, 2021
Missing From Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Missing Age 47 Years
Height 5' 2" (62 Inches)
Weight 125 lbs
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown

2002 Lexus RX300
Style SUV
Color Aluminum/Silver
State Pennsylvania
License Plate KWS-5619

Circumstances of Disappearance - Michael was last contacted on Oct 15, 2021 when he spoke with his employer. He has not contacted his family or employer since. He may be with a co-worker Matthew Branning who is also missing. Michael was last believed to be in the Cape May, New Jersey area and may be operating a 2002 Lexus RX30065 with PA registration KWS-5619. He was last residing possibly in the Royersford, PA area.

Perkasie Borough Police Department

Address 311 South 9th Street Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944
County Bucks County
Main Phone (215) 257-6876
Website URL Police Department
Agency Case Number20211016m0009
Date Reported October 15, 2021