Samantha Towedo, 34, escaped after climbing over a fence at the institution, located at 111 Avenue and 178 Street, at approximately 7:50 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, August 22, 2018.
West Division patrol members and EPS Canine Unit members responded to the scene, but were unable to locate Towedo. She was last seen running eastbound towards 176 Street.
Towedo is described as being an indigenous female, approximately 5’5” tall, 140 pounds (see photo below). She was last observed wearing black runners, black shorts, and black tank top.
She is a violent offender and is considered dangerous.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Samantha Towedo is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.
Samantha Towedo, 34:
Prison inmate escapee