A Graves County prison inmate who was rescued from the deadly Dec. 11 tornado outbreak is now at large, according to the Kentucky State Police.Francisco Starks, 44, was assigned to a work release at the MCP Candle Factory in Mayfield that was virtually destroyed by a tornado. After the collapse of the factory, Starks was one of the 40 people who were rescued from the factory and taken to have medical treatment, police said.Starks was taken to Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, where he was treated and released. More on the factory: About 40 rescued, more unaccounted for after tornado flattens Mayfield candle factoryIn the confusion of the chaotic situation brought about by the tornado's destruction, police said Starks was able to walk away from the hospital without anyone realizing he was an inmate. KSP Post 1 personnel were notified of this incident shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday.Starks was incarcerated at the Graves County Jail on crimes of burglary, car theft and receiving stolen property.KSP is conducting the investigation into his escape.They ask anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Starks to contact KSP Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. People may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.
A Graves County prison inmate who was rescued from the deadly Dec. 11 tornado outbreak is now at large, according to the Kentucky State Police.
Francisco Starks, 44, was assigned to a work release at the MCP Candle Factory in Mayfield that was virtually destroyed by a tornado.
After the collapse of the factory, Starks was one of the 40 people who were rescued from the factory and taken to have medical treatment, police said.
Starks was taken to Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, where he was treated and released.
More on the factory: About 40 rescued, more unaccounted for after tornado flattens Mayfield candle factory
In the confusion of the chaotic situation brought about by the tornado's destruction, police said Starks was able to walk away from the hospital without anyone realizing he was an inmate.
KSP Post 1 personnel were notified of this incident shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday.
Starks was incarcerated at the Graves County Jail on crimes of burglary, car theft and receiving stolen property.
KSP is conducting the investigation into his escape.
They ask anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Starks to contact KSP Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. People may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.
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