WALKER — Deputies are searching for a work release inmate who walked off a job site in Walker.

Livingston Parish deputies said the man, Christopher Samuels, was on work release from East Feliciana Parish when he walked away from Deltak, a manufacturing company based in Walker.

Deputies are searching the area around John Lanier Road and Misty Lane for Samuels, who is 5'4" and 135 pounds.

According to East Feliciana Parish deputies, he was dressed in a black sweatshirt with a grey T-shirt underneath, blue jeans and a black skull cap.

Samuel is from Ruston and was convicted in Lincoln Parish of aggravated battery. His release date was September 6, 2028. A warrant for simple escape is being secured for his arrest.

Anyone with information on Samuels' location is asked to call (225) 686-224

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