Coaldale fugitive Joseph R. Becker, wanted in connection with a reported robbery in Lansford on June 5, was caught by Rush Township police Tuesday afternoon.

Becker, whose photo has been published by local media and online, was recognized by alert employees of St. Luke's Health Center on Claremont Avenue in Hometown, who then contacted police.Becker and an accomplice, Christopher Keer, also of Coaldale, allegedly robbed Lansford resident George Becker of $1,475 last Thursday.According to the victim, Joe Becker held him from behind in a bear hug while Keer took the moneyAfter arresting Becker, with the assistance of Tamaqua police, Rush police turned him over to Lansford police.He was then arraigned before District Judge Casimir Kosciolek in Lansford on charges of forcible robbery, a felony three offense, and misdemeanor counts of unlawful restraint, two counts of simple assault and theft by unlawful taking.Keer was captured last Thursday night by Lansford police and arraigned on similar charges.Bail was set at $100,000 straight. Unable to post bail, Becker was lodged in the Carbon County Correctional Facility.Becker is also facing charges of possession of drug paraphernalia after Officer Adam Sinton found needles and plastic baggies in his possession.Also arrested was Amber Allen of Coaldale, who was with Becker. She was arraigned before District Judge Stephen Bayer on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on unsecured bail, but was transported to Carbon County on outstanding warrants for her arrest.