Inmate back in custody after escaping in Lumpkin County

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE: Dowdy is in custody.

Authorities in Lumpkin County are urging the public to lock their homes and vehicles as the search continues for an escaped inmate.

Lumpkin County Sheriff Stacy Jarrad said 31-year-old James Dowdy escaped from the Lumpkin County Detention Center on Friday.

Dowdy was last seen wearing an orange jumpsuit with handcuffs.

"We are asking that you secure your homes and vehicles while we search for this inmate," Jarrad said on Facebook. "If you see any suspicious activity, please call 911."

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