Police searching for inmate who escaped from Indiana State Prison work detail

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Police searching for inmate who escaped from Indiana State Prison work detail
Police searching for inmate who escaped from Indiana State Prison work detailAuthorities are looking for an inmate that escaped Wednesday from the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WLS) -- Authorities are looking for an inmate that escaped Wednesday from the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana.

Travis Hornett, 39, escaped from a work detail on prison grounds at 11:10 a.m., and is considered to be "dangerous," the Michigan City Police Department said.

Michigan City Police Department said Travis Hornett, 39, escaped from a work detail on Indiana State Prison grounds Wednesday and is considered to be "dangerous."
Courtesy: Michigan City Police Department

Police described Hornett as a white, Hispanic man with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5 ft., 4 in. tall and weighs 160 lbs.

Hornet was wearing khaki clothes when he fled, and it's unknown if he's still wearing them, police said.

Police said they believe he may still be in the area.

Hornett was charged with burglary, and sentenced on September 14, 2018, to serve five years.

If you see Hornet, call 911 immediately and provide information on his whereabouts.

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