Sheriff officials are offering a reward to the public for information leading to the arrest of the three "dangerous" inmate escapees from Orange County, California jail. The said prisoners managed to escape from the maximum-security jail of Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana on Friday.
Up to $50,000 reward is being offered by the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service, ABC7 reported. On the Sunday's news conference, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens also warned the public about the three inmate escapees. "We will not stop until these individuals are in custody. I want to tell the public, presume that they are armed and do not approach them," she said.
The inmates were identified namely, Hossein Nayeri, 37, Jonathan Tieu, 20, and Bac Duong, 43. According to NBC Los Angles, they had been reported missing by the Sheriff County Department from Orange County Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana on Friday.
The three were last seen early Friday morning from the said jail. Lt. Jeff Hallock said they cut through the plumbing tunnels and sneak their way out to an unguarded area of the roof. The inmates also rappelled to the ground by using a makeshift rope. Hallock also called it a "very well thought out" escape plan.
One of the inmate escapees, according to Fox LA, Tieu of Fountain Valley, had been charged for murder and his case is also gang-related. While, Hossein Nayeri of Newport beach was arrested in Prague for kidnapping and torture on a marijuana clinic owner. The third inmate, Bac duong of Santa Ana, was being held without bond on charges of attempted murder.
Tieu's family appeared on ABC7 to beg him to surrender himself to authorities. "Please just turn yourself in. Don't let this drag on." Tiffany Tieu, his sister said.
Hutchens also said, investigators have gotten a number of useful tips but have had no concrete sightings of the men. There's also no indication that the three have left the country. Local and federal authorities in several counties are searching for the men.
