Authorities are searching for an incarcerated person who walked away from a Male Community Reentry Program in Los Angeles Sunday.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials discovered that Jose Barrios had removed his GPS device around 2:30 p.m. Sunday, according to authorities.
Officials launched a search and conducted an emergency count of the program, confirming Barrios was missing. They said it’s possible Barrios left the area in a white vehicle.
Local law enforcement agencies were assisting in the search.
Barrios, 24, is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 157 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black shirt and black shoes.
Barrios entered the program on Sept. 27, 2023.
He was sentenced to seven years for second-degree robbery with an enhancement for use of a firearm. Anyone who sees Barrios or has knowledge of his whereabouts was urged to contact any law enforcement agency, call 911, or contact Agent Greenwood at 661-979-1187.