(NewsNation) — Authorities in Georgia are searching for three escaped inmates who escaped from the DeKalb County Jail.
In a Facebook post, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department said the inmates, including one who was charged with murder, were discovered missing early Monday morning during a routine security check. The department said it is working with other local law enforcement agencies to find them.
“We take this breach very seriously and are working diligently to ensure these individuals are safely returned to custody as quickly as possible,” Sheriff Melody M. Maddox wrote.
The inmates face the following charges:
- Stevenson Charles, 24: Charged with murder and armed robbery
- Yusuf Minor, 31: Charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
- Naod Yohannes, 25: Charged with simple assault, arson and unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution
The department said the suspects should be considered armed and dangerous and advised the public to exercise caution and not approach them.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts should contact the Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Tip Line at 404-298-8200.