HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - The Henderson Police Department (HPD) is searching for an escaped inmate.

HPD says officers are attempting to locate an escaped inmate from Henderson County Jail. Timothy Oliver, also identified as Timothy Allen Oliver, escaped on foot and is described as a white man wearing blue jeans, a grey shirt with with "Trustee" printed on it, a ball cap and possibly a tan or orange outfit.

HPD says Oliver is 5'10 and weighs 200 pounds. Officers say he has blond hair. Officers say if anyone sees him, to contact law enforcement.

Parents of students in the area say they have received notification that Henderson County High School is on lockdown as a result of this situation.

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