Del Norte County Jail inmate walks away

DEL NORTE COUNTY, Calif. (KIEM) – A Del Norte County Jail inmate has walked away from custody.

Thirty year old Robert Thornley is believed to have posed as a maintenance worker while he escaped.

Thornley had been in custody since May 5 for charges related to drug offenses, resisting arrest, residential burglary and outstanding warrants for illegal possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.

Thornley is described as a 5’11 white male, balding with brown hair and blue eyes.

According to the Del Norte County Sheriff’s office, he is known to alter his appearance in the past by wearing wigs.

Anyone believed to have information that can help locate Thornley is asked to call dispatch at 707-464-4191, ext. 0 or call 911.

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