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Columbus, N.C. — Deputies are searching for an inmate who ran away from a Polk County courthouse during a court appearance around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Department of Correction officials said in release.
Stephen Taylor, 43, was an inmate at Lumberton Correctional Institution, serving a one and a half year sentence for speeding to elude arrest and failure to heed lights/siren.
Authorities said Taylor was in Polk County Superior Court Wednesday for sentencing as a habitual felon.
Anyone who has seen Taylor or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Polk County Sheriff's Department at 828-894-3001.
Inmate runs away during Polk County court appearance
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"ran ways" should be "ran away"
March 11, 2009 4:27 p.m.
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March 11, 2009 2:45 p.m.
He wins this round!
March 11, 2009 1:59 p.m.