Police Looking for Escaped Harlan Inmate

On Wednesday, around 10am, Harlan County Detention Center staff reported that inmate Matthew York ran from the Inmate Work Release Program. York was with a crew stationed at the 840 Park in Loyall. He was noticed missing at approximately 9:40am, and local authorities were notified shortly after. York is a white male, 5’8” tall and weighs 205 pounds. He is classified by the Kentucky Department of Corrections as a Minimum Level 2, allowing him to be  part of outside work details, and is not considered dangerous. If you have any information on the whereabouts of the escaped inmate, contact your local law enforcement agency.