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Six inmates escaped prison in Lipetsk region
Lipetsk, February 2023
Six prisoners escaped from a penal colony in Lipetsk Oblast, Russia. The escape was discovered during a morning roll call on 20th of February 2023. The escaped prisoners are:
- Ivan Ivanov, 25, serving a sentence for robbery
- Petr Petrov, 28, serving a sentence for murder
- Vasily Vasiliev, 30, serving a sentence for drug trafficking
- Alexei Alexeev, 32, serving a sentence for fraud
- Dmitry Dmitriev, 35, serving a sentence for assault
- Maksim Maksimov, 38, serving a sentence for hooliganism
The prisoners are considered dangerous and should not be approached. If you see them, please call the police immediately.
The authorities have launched a manhunt for the escaped prisoners. Roadblocks have been set up and police are searching the area. The authorities are also asking for the public's help in finding the escaped prisoners.
The escape is the first from a penal colony in Lipetsk Oblast in over 10 years. The authorities are investigating how the prisoners were able to escape and are taking steps to prevent future escapes.
Timeline of events
1. 19th of February 2023: The six prisoners are in their cells at the penal colony.
2. 20th of February 2023: The prisoners escape from the penal colony during a morning roll call.
3. 20th of February 2023: The escape is discovered during a morning roll call.
4. 20th of February 2023: The authorities launch a manhunt for the escaped prisoners.
5. 20th of February 2023: The authorities ask for the public's help in finding the escaped prisoners.
Current status
The escaped prisoners are still at large. The authorities are continuing their manhunt and are asking for the public's help in finding them.
What can you do to help?
If you see the escaped prisoners, please call the police immediately. The prisoners are considered dangerous and should not be approached.