SAN ANDREAS, Calif. — A Calaveras County Jail inmate escaped after climbing over a razor wire fence Thursday evening, according to the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office.
Larry Albert McDonald Jr., a 41-year-old inmate worker, was performing supervised duties when he ran toward the back fence, climbed over the razor wire and ran into a nearby field just before 7 p.m.
The jail was placed on lock down as multiple law enforcement agencies began searching for him.
Officials say deputies are contacting all known locations and people McDonald Jr. may reach out to. Anyone caught aiding and abetting his escape or concealing his location may be charged with accessory to escape.
McDonald Jr. is described as a 5 feet, ten inches tall, about 160lbs with brown hair, hazel eyes and a tattoo on his neck. He was last seen wearing a blue top and pants with black shoes.
Officials say McDonald Jr. was in custody for felony possession of a dangerous weapon dagger, misdemeanor disobey court order and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officials are asking people to call 911 if they see McDonald Jr. or learn of his location.
