Overview

• Grant Hardin walked out of the North Central Unit on May 25 by donning a homemade law enforcement uniform.
• Federal filings and marshals’ reports cite unverified sightings in central Arkansas and southern Missouri, indicating he may have crossed state lines.
• The Arkansas Department of Corrections released an age-progressed photo alongside a $25,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
• Officials warn that Hardin is armed and dangerous and urge the public to contact the FBI or U.S. Marshals with tips.
• An investigation is underway into security lapses at Calico Rock’s maximum-security wing, focusing on Hardin’s kitchen duties and disguise materials.