Authorities have been engaged in a manhunt following the escape of an inmate from the Monroe Correctional Complex. Samuel Evans Kimble was on the run after walking away from minimum security lockup. Law enforcement agencies quickly mobilized resources to locate the escapee, receiving tips that guided them to his capture at the Lynnwood Transit Center. Despite the initial lack of awareness regarding the escape, he went unnoticed for several hours. Police have warned the community about the escaped inmate, who was expected to be released shortly. The search for the inmate involved various law enforcement efforts, ultimately leading to his apprehension.