MORGAN COUNTY -- Police in Morgan County are searching for an inmate who didn't return to authorities after his shift in a work-release program Tuesday morning.
James R. Baker was last seen at 4:15 a.m. He is one of four inmates who work overnight at a Mooresville business. They got off work around 3 a.m. One of the inmates drove all four back to the facility to check back in, but Baker never did so.
He was headed in an unknown direction. Police sent a K-9 to try and locate him.
Police are checking with Baker's family and friends, and are trying to get access to nearby security footage.
Baker was serving time for a probation violation, but has previous arrests for battery and residential entry. The Morgan County Sheriff said he should not be considered dangerous.
Anybody with any information should call the Morgan County Sheriff's Office at 765-342-5544.
