Polk Inmate Walks Away From Work Program

The inmate is not considered dangerous to the public.

19-year old Vencen Emerald Page

(DALLAS) - A sentenced inmate escaped from custody in Polk County this morning at approximately 8:00 AM. 19-year old Vencen Emerald Page ran on foot after being released from the jail facility and transferred to the inmate work release supervisor.

Page was serving 120 days on a probation violation for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. He was scheduled for release on 04/09/2007.

Page is a 19-year old white male with short blonde hair and blue eyes. He is 6'-03" and weighs 180 lbs. He has a scar on his left forearm, a tattoo on his upper left arm and the web of his left hand. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, a light blue jacket, and white tennis shoes.

A search of both the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Dallas Police Department failed to turn up any signs of Page. Local bus service, many businesses, and surrounding Law Enforcement agencies have all been advised.

Sheriff's investigators say they are following leads and checking locations that Page has ties to. Page has family ties in the NE area of Salem.

Anyone who has information about the location of Vencen Page should call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 503-623-9251 immediately.