CANON CITY, Colo. (KKTV) – After an hours-long search, an inmate was captured after escaping from a Fremont County jail.

The Colorado Department of Corrections reported the escape of Leaf Glimpse, 34, Monday morning.

“Upon discovery of the escape, the Canon City search team was immediately activated and the Office of the Inspector General is investigating the incident. The police have been notified and a search is currently underway,” said a press release.

Glimpse escaped from Arrowhead Correctional Center in the East Canon complex, where he was serving an eight-year sentence for burglary. Glimpse was considered a minimally restrictive inmate.

Glimpse was found on CDOC property after “an intensive and highly coordinated search.”

CDOC said they worked alongside local law enforcement and spotted Glimpse around 6 p.m.

“Public safety remains CDOC’s top priority, and we are grateful for the support of our law enforcement partners who have contributed to this effort,” CDOC said.

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