Convicted Rapist and Child Molester Released 'in Error' from Georgia Prison

Photo: Georgia Department of Corrections

According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, inmate Tony Maycon Munoz-Mendez was released in error from Rogers State Prison in Reidsville, Georgia, at 11:30 p.m. last Friday, October 25. Reidsville is about 66 miles east of Savannah.

“All resources are being utilized to ensure the rapid apprehension of Munoz-Mendez, including the Georgia Department of Corrections Fugitive Unit and US Marshals,” the GDC said in apress releaseon Monday. “The public is reminded to call 911, and do not approach.”

The Georgia Department of Corrections did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment about the nature of Munoz-Mendez’s release.

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“The priority of the GDC is apprehending the offender as quickly as possible, and at this time, we have all resources focused on the search. As soon as the error was discovered, the GDC immediately put those resources into place,” the GDC said in a statement to11Alive.com.

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He has been in prison since April 2015, the outlet said.

source: people.com