NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans jail escapee Antoine Massey released videos on social media while still on the run from authorities, leading to a police raid that failed to recapture him, a law enforcement source tells Fox 8.

Authorities were so convinced about the authenticity of the videos that they searched a New Orleans home late Monday where they believe the videos were filmed, according the source.

Massey was not at the home, the official said, but authorities did locate some clothing they believe he wore during the filming.

Authorities had been tipped to the videos, which were posted on Sunday, by relatives who recognized the residence from which Massey was speaking. It was not immediately clear who owned the home.

Authorities say they are investigating the videos as they race

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