ALABAMA (WRBL) — Authorities are searching for an inmate who escaped from the Alabama Department of Corrections on Tuesday.

According to CrimeStoppers, law enforcement is searching for 66-year-old Phillip Russell Deason, who was last seen around 7:20 p.m., at his work site, United Plating in Huntsville.

Deason is described as white man, standing 5 foot 9 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds, with red or auburn hair and blue eyes.

Officials say he was last seen wearing blue jeans, a blue and white shirt and a ball cap.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to dial 911 or contact CrimeStoppers using the 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (833- 251-7867)

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