KSP appeals to public for info on Hart Co. inmate who walked away from work release

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Police are renewing an appeal to the public for information on a Hart County Jail inmate who walked away from work release in January.

Kentucky State Police said Abdullah O. Qasem, 29, fled from the Hart County Animal Shelter, at 2190 South Dixie Highway, Saturday, January 27 at approximately 8:00 a.m.

Police said Qasem is a white male standing six feet, two inches tall and weighing 250 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a green animal shelter hooded sweatshirt.

Qasem was incarcerated for trafficking in a controlled substance, promoting contraband and tampering with physical evidence.

Anyone with information regarding Qasem’s whereabouts is asked to contact Kentucky State Police at 270-782-2010.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com