SAGINAW, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Authorities are searching Wednesday for an inmate who escaped from a correctional facility.

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said staff at the Northeast Regional Corrections Center reported inmate Michael Hart escaped custody Tuesday evening.

The 40-year-old is described as a white male, 5′10″ tall, 169 lbs with brown hair and blue eyes.

Authorities say he was last seen wearing a yellow sweatshirt, grey t-shirt and blue pants.

They believe Hart is heading north on foot from the facility toward the area of Independence.

St. Louis County deputies are actively searching the area for him.

If you think you see Hart, you are asked to call 911 and not approach him.

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