Tacoma prisoner escapes work crew near Emerald Queen Casino

Tacoma police are searching for an adult male prisoner who escaped from a work crew Tuesday afternoon, October 13.

The escape was reported around 12:30 p.m. near Duct Cho Street and East 28th Street, close to the Emerald Queen Casino, according to the Tacoma Police Department.

Officers are searching the surrounding area.

The initial report did not provide the man’s name, clothing description or details about the circumstances of his escape.