The stolen truck allegedly used by an escaped Tennessee prison inmate has been located in Illinois, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), as authorities continue searching for the fugitive.
Investigators said Jacob Morley stole a white 2008 Ford F-350 at around 1 a.m. Monday. Morley escaped from the Northwest Tennessee Correctional Complex in Lake County, Tennessee.
Morley was convicted of first-degree murder in 2022, according to the information provided by authorities.
$2,500 Reward Offered for Information
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has added Morley to its Most Wanted list and is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to his capture.
Although investigators have located the stolen truck in Illinois, the provided information does not indicate whether Morley has been found or confirm his current whereabouts.
Authorities are asking anyone who sees Morley or has information that could help investigators locate him to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Anyone with information can call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.
The investigation remains focused on locating Morley and bringing the search to a conclusion.
