Two inmates reportedly escape from Lincoln County facility

LINCOLN COUNTY, Tenn. — Two inmates have reportedly walked off from the Lincoln County Jail Facility.

The inmates are identified as 29-year-old Christopher Matthew Meeks and 52-year-old Walter James Allen Sr.

The identifiers are as follows:
Allen: 5'11", 210, gray hair and blue eyes.
Meeks: 5'03", 150, brown hair and brown eyes.

If you come in contact with these two individuals, you're advised to not approach these suspects and to call 911.

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