Authorities Search For Escaped Inmate
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Updated: 12:51 PM Dec 21, 2009
Authorities Search For Escaped Inmate
Authorities are continuing their search a an escaped inmate.
Posted: 3:04 PM Dec 19, 2009
Reporter: 13 News
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Topeka, KAN. (WIBW)-- Shawnee County authorities continue their search for an escaped inmate.

Derick Renee Crawford, 19, fled on foot after jumping a fence on a secure dock around noon Saturday, said Department of Corrections Capt. Tim Phelps.

Crawford ran away from his supervisor when he was working as a food services trustee.

Authorities booked Crawford on theft, burglary and obstruction on November 16. He is a black male, 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds.

Authorities are checking in on area acquaintances of Crawford's as they continue their search. Stay with 13 News for updated information.


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Posted by: t Location: topeka on Dec 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM

just by reading the story it sounds like he escaped from D.O.C. which is the shawnee county jail
Posted by: mark Location: topeka on Dec 20, 2009 at 07:48 PM

This person is right! where did he escape from. Some details are essential in possible assistance from the public.
Posted by: John on Dec 19, 2009 at 09:19 PM

ESCAPED FROM WHERE??? THAT WOULD BE A KEY PART OF THE STORY...THAT YOU'D THINK WOULD BE PART OF THE STORY?????????
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