The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, in Richmond, was contacted just before 11:30 a.m. today by the Madison County Detention Center regarding an escaped inmate.

The initial investigation alleges Thomas B. Crowe, 31 years old of Richmond, KY, escaped custody and fled from the detention bus en route to a rehabilitation facility. He is described as being 5'11" tall, weighing 159 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, khaki shorts. Crowe has a scar above his right eye, a birthmark on his right shoulder, and multiple tattoos on his arms.

Crowe was serving a sentence for Promoting Contraband 1st Degree and Assault 2nd Degree.

Anyone who may have information about the location of Thomas B. Crowe is asked to call their local law enforcement or KSP Post 7 at 859.623.2404.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper John O'dea.