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Calif. deputies searching for escaped inmate with skeleton face tattoo

Corey Hughes, 27, was reported missing from his work crew, police said

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Pictured is Corey Hughes.

Photo/San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office

By Sarah Parvini
Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for an inmate who was reported missing from his work crew.

Corey Hughes, 27, was last seen in the area of the 5 Freeway and Country Club Boulevard in Stockton on Monday, authorities said. Sheriff’s officials were notified by the work crew driver that Hughes, who was housed at the San Joaquin County Honor Farm, was missing around 1:30 p.m., they said

Hughes, who has a skeleton-like tattoo on his face, was sentenced on a weapons charge, according to the sheriff’s office. He was scheduled to be released Feb. 6.

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