Law enforcement officials are actively searching for a 23-year-old inmate who escaped from a Long Beach reentry facility on Tuesday night, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
Escape Details
The inmate, identified as Evans L. Eithan, was last seen around 7:20 p.m. at the Male Community Reentry Program facility before he managed to flee the premises. A search of the facility and surrounding areas was conducted, but Eithan was not found.
Authorities say he left the facility grounds by getting into the passenger seat of a gray Jeep four-door pickup truck before disappearing.
Description of the Escaped Inmate
Eithan is described as:
- Height: 6 feet, 1 inch
- Weight: 185 pounds
- Hair: Black
- Eyes: Brown
- Last seen wearing: A black sweatshirt and gray shorts
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Criminal Background & Incarceration
Eithan had been housed at the Long Beach facility since June 12, 2024, serving a three-year, four-month sentence for first-degree burglary, evading arrest while driving recklessly, and resisting a peace officer.
The Male Community Reentry Program allows incarcerated individuals nearing the end of their sentences to transition back into society. Participation is voluntary and is open to those with two years or less remaining on their sentence.
Search Efforts & Contact Information
CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety, along with local law enforcement agencies, are assisting in efforts to locate Eithan. His intended destination remains unknown.
Anyone with information on Eithan’s whereabouts is urged to contact Special Agent Abraham Villasenor at 760-936-1851, local law enforcement, or dial 911.
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