Search Underway after Inmate Escapes in Claiborne County, Sheriff’s Office Says

Larry Keith Poore, 59 (Courtesy: CCSO)

Search Underway after Inmate Escapes in Claiborne County, Sheriff’s Office Says

Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an inmate who escaped custody Monday afternoon.

Officials with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office say 59-year-old Larry Keith Poore, of Cumberland Gap, escaped around 1:15 p.m. Monday while on work detail in the Oak Village Circle area in Cumberland Gap.

Poore was last seen wearing a navy blue shirt and navy blue pants.

CCSO says if you see Poore, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.

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