Kenosha Correctional Center escape, man taken into custody

UPDATE: The Wisconsin Department of Justice said Jonathan Taylor, who escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center on May 5, has been taken into custody and is now at the Racine County Jail.

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Authorities are searching for a man who escaped from the Kenosha Correctional Center on Tuesday afternoon, May 5.

What we know:

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections said Jonathan Taylor, 31, fled the center just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Kenosha Police Department responded and is searching for him.

Taylor is described as a white man, 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 201 pounds, with blue eyes and brown hair.

What you can do:

DOC said anyone with information on Taylor’s whereabouts should contact law enforcement. The DOC can be reached at 608-240-5104 and KPD at 262-656-7333; or dial 911.

The Source: The Wisconsin Department of Corrections provided information in this report.

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