Inmate escapes work detail in Perry County

PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- The search is on for a Mississippi Department of Corrections escapee.

Inmate Corey Aldred took off Tuesday afternoon from a community work detail on Highway 42 west of Richton, according to investigators.

MDOC says he’s non-violent offender but you’re asked to not approach him.

Anyone with information should call police.