Toledo, Ohio – The United States Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF), in collaboration with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is seeking the assistance of the public in locating two inmates who recently escaped from Allen Correctional Institution. A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information that directly leads to their arrest.
The escaped inmates have been identified as James Lee, aged 47, and Bradley Gillespie, aged 50. Prior to their escape, Lee was serving a sentence for charges related to burglary, breaking and entering, and safe cracking. Gillespie, on the other hand, was incarcerated for a murder conviction dating back to 2016.
Authorities have issued a warning that both fugitives should be considered dangerous, and individuals are advised not to attempt to make contact with them. Instead, law enforcement agencies are urging the public to report any information that may assist in their apprehension promptly.
The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force can be reached at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833) for anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the escaped inmates. Alternatively, individuals may submit a web tip. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and reward money is available for credible information leading to the arrest of Lee and Gillespie.
For further updates on this case, interested parties can follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.