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Authorities announced Monday that three inmates, possibly armed and considered dangerous, escaped from a jail in the Atlanta, Georgia, area.
Authorities said the fugitives escaped early Monday morning from the DeKalb County Jail in Decatur, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. The inmates were reportedly facing felony charges, including murder, arson and armed robbery.
“Authorities say these fugitives may be armed and are considered dangerous,” the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post. “The public is urged to exercise caution and not approach them.”
The inmates were first discovered missing during a routine security check, authorities said. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Unit, along with uniformed patrol units, are actively working to locate and apprehend the individuals.
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The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office said three inmates escaped from the DeKalb County Jail. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)
“We take this violation very seriously and are working diligently to ensure these individuals are safely returned to custody as quickly as possible,” Sheriff Melody M. Maddox said in a statement.
The fugitives have been identified as Stevenson Charles, 24, Yusuf Minor, 31, and Naod Yohannes, 25.
According to U.S. Marshals, Charles is considered “extremely dangerous” and was serving a life sentence at the time of his escape, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
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A manhunt is underway after three inmates escaped from the DeKalb County Jail early Monday morning. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)
Local authorities said Charles had been charged with murder and armed robbery. He has also been charged with child rape, specifically sodomy of a person under 10, kidnapping, carjacking, aggravated assault, weapons violations and probation violations, Fox 5 reported, citing U.S. Marshals.
He is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. According to US Marshals, he has close ties to both Atlanta and Miami, the local station said.
Authorities are urging residents to avoid approaching possibly armed fugitives. (DeKalb County Sheriff's Office)
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The Sheriff's Office added that Minor was charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Yohannes was reportedly charged with simple assault, arson, and unlawful acts of violence in a correctional institution.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office Fugitive Tip Line at 404-298-8200.
Fox News Digital has reached out to U.S. Marshals for more information.
