TWIN CITY, Ga. – Authorities are currently searching for an inmate who escaped from the Emanuel Probation Detention Center in Twin City on Sunday evening. The Georgia Department of Corrections, in collaboration with local law enforcement, is working to locate the individual.

The Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office posted a notice on Facebook around 5:30 p.m. informing the public that an inmate had escaped from the facility. According to officials, the escapee has been identified as Thomas Wright, who stands approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 150 pounds.

Law enforcement officials are urging residents not to approach Wright if they spot him but to immediately call 911. As the search continues, authorities are actively working to secure his capture.

The incident has raised concerns among residents in the area, and local authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant. The Georgia Department of Corrections and the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office have not released additional details regarding how Wright managed to escape or what led to the breach in security.

Residents with any information related to the escape or the whereabouts of Thomas Wright are encouraged to contact local authorities. The situation remains under investigation as officials continue their efforts to apprehend the escaped inmate.