DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Three inmates escaped the DeKalb County Jail early on Monday morning.
According to the sheriff’s office, the inmates are murder suspect Stevenson Charles, armed robbery suspect Yusuf Minor and arson suspect Naod Yohannes.
The sheriff’s office fugitive unit is working with uniform patrol to find the three inmates.
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According to the sheriff’s office, these three inmates may be armed and should be considered dangerous.
“We take this breach very seriously and are working diligently to ensure these individuals are safely returned to custody as quickly as possible,” DeKalb County Sheriff Melody M. Maddox said in a statement.
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The escape was found during a routine security check.
The sheriff’s office said internal security teams started their search and are working with members of other local agencies to find them and bring them back to the jail.
All three fugitives face multiple charges:
- Stevenson Charles, age 24, is charged with murder and armed robbery.
- Yusuf Minor, age 31, is charged with two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
- Naod Yohannes, age 25 is charged with simple assault, arson and unlawful acts of violence in a penal institution.
The public is urged to exercise extreme caution and should not approach any of the three escapees.
If you see the fugitives, or have information about their whereabouts, the sheriff’s office asks you to call 404-298-8200.
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